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FIEST  EPISTLE  TO  THE  CORIii^TniAXS. 


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QUESTI0:N'S  ok  I.  COEmXHIAKS. 


LESSO]!!^'  I. — Inteoduotiox. 

What  were  the  geographical  position  and  advan- 
tages of  Corinth  ? 

"What  its  history  ? 

What  were  the  state  of  the  city  and  the  character 
of  its  inhabitants  at  the  time  of  Paul's  visit  ? 

When  did  Paul  first  visit  Corinth  ? 

How  long  did  he  remain  there  ? 

What  was  tJie  success  of  his  labors  ? 

Where  did  he  go  when  he  left  Corinth  ? 

Where  was  this  epistle  written  ? 

What  was  the  occasion  which  led  the  apostle  to 
write  it  ? 

What  was  the  state  of  the  church  at  the  date  of 
this  epistle  ? 

What  was  the  nature  of  the  divisions  which  existed 
in  the  church  of  Corinth  ? 

What  evils  arose  from  neglect  of  church  discipline  ? 

What  disorders  attended  the  conduct  of   public 
worship  ? 

AYhat  is  the  date  of  this  epistle  ? 

What  was  its  object  ? 

How  far  does  the  reproof  on  account  of  their  divi- 
sions extend  ? 

What  is  the  subject  of  the  digression  extending  from 
1,  17  to  the  3d  chapter? 


4  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

What  is  the  subject  of  the  5th  chapter  ? 

What  of  6,  1-11  ? 

What  of  the  paragraph  6,  12-20  ? 

What  is  the  subject  of  chapter  7  ? 

What  of  chapter  8  ? 

What  of  chapter  9  ? 

What  is  the  subject  of  the  paragraph  10,  1-13  ? 

What  of  the  paragraph  10,  14-22  ? 

What  of  the  paragraph  10,  23-33  ? 

What  is  the  subject  of  the  paragraphs  11, 1-16  ?  and 
of  11,  17-34? 

What  is  the  subject  of  chapter  12? 

What  of  chapter  13  ? 

What  of  chapter  14? 

What  of  chapter  15  ? 

What  of  chapter  16  ? 

What  circumstances  give  special  importance  and 
interest  to  this  epistle  ? 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 


CHAPTER  I.  ' 

1  Paul,  called  (to  be)  an  apostle  of  Jesus 
Christ  through  the  will  of  God,  and  Sosthenes 
(our)  brother,       / 

2  Unto  the  church  of  Grod  which  is  at  Corinth, 
to  them  that  are  sanctified  in  Christ  Jesus,  called 
(to  be)  saints,  with  all  that  in  every  place  call 


LESSON"  II.— Chapter  I.  Vs.  1-16. 

Into  how  many  parts  is  this  cliapter  divided  ? 
What  are  the  contents  of  its  several  divisions,  vs. 
1-3;  vs.  4r-9;  vs.  10-16;  vs.  17-34? 

V.  1. — What  other  name  than  Paul  did  this  apostle 
bear? 

When  and  for  what  reason  was  he  called  Paul  ? 

In  what  sense  was  he  called  to  be  an  apostle  ? 

What  are  the  different  meanings  of  the  word  ren- 
dered apostle  f 

To  what  class  of  men  is  the  word  apostle  in  its 
strict  oflBcial  sense  confined  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  expression  *'  by  the  will 
of  God"? 

Who  was  Sosthenes  ? 

Why  is  he  called  the  brother  ? 

V,  2. — What  is  the  signification  and  dificrent  mean- 
ings of  the  word  rendered  church  ? 

How  is  the  church  described  in  this  verse  ? 

What  does  this  teach  as  to  its  nature  ? 

Why  is  it  called  "  the  church  of  God  "  ? 

What  are  the  difierent  meanings  of  the  word  ren- 
dered to  sanctify  ? 

In  what  sense,  or  for  what  reasons,  are  believers 
called  saints  ? 

To  whom  is  this  epistle  addressed  ? 
1* 


6  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

upon  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  both 
theirs  and  ours  : 

3  Grace  (be)  unto  you,  and  peace  from  God  our 
Father,  and  (from)  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

4  I  thank  my  God  always  on  your  behalf,  for 
the  grace  of  God  which  is  given  you  by  Jesus 
Christ ; 

5  That  in  every  thing  ye  are  enriched  by  him, 
in  all  utterance,  and  (in)  all  knowledge ; 

6  Even  as  the  testimony  of  Christ  was  confirmed 
in  you : 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  expression  "  to  call  upon 
the  name  of  the  Lord  "  ? 

What  does  this  teach,  or  how  does  it  prove  the  di- 
vinity of  Christ  ? 

What  does  it  teach  as  to  what  constitutes  a  Chris- 
tian? 

What  are  the  different  explanations  of  the  clause, 
"  in  every  place,  theirs  and  ours  "  ? 

^      V.  3. — What  is  the  meaning  of  the  words  grace  and 
peace  ? 

What  argument  for  the  divinity  of  our  Lord  is  af- 
forded by  this  verse  ? 

V.  4. — For  what  does  the  apostle  give  thanks  ? 
What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  grace  in  this 
verse  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  the  words  "  in  Christ  Jesus  "  ? 

F.  5. — What  is  the  force  of  the  word  that^  at  the 
beginning  of  the  verse? 

How  do  the  words  utterance  and  Tcnowledge^  here 
used,  differ? 

V.  6. — What  is  the  force  of  the  words  e'cen  as  f 
Wliat  is  meant  by  "  the  testimony  of  Christ "  ? 
In  what  sense  was  that  testimony  conjirmed  f 


QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  7 

7  So  that  ye  come  behind  in  no  gift ;  waiting 
for  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ : 

8  Who  shall  also  confirm  you  unto  the  end, 
(that  ye  may  be)  blameless  in  the  day  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ. 

9  God  (is)  faithful,  by  whom  ye  were  called  unto 
the  fellowship  of  his  son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

10  Now  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  by  the  name 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  ye  all  speak  the 
same  thing,  and  (that)  there  be  no  divisions  among 

V.  7. — In  what  sense  is  the  word  gift  here  used  ? 
For  what  did  the  Corinthians  look  forward  ?  # 

What  connection  is  there  between  the  gifts  of  the 
Spirit  and  the  expectation  of  the  coming  of  the  Lord? 

V.  8. — To  whom  does  the  relative  who  here  refer  ? 
In  what  sense  does  God  confirm  his  people  ? 
"What  is  meant  by  unto  the  end  f 
What  does  the  word  blameless  here  mean? 

F.  9. — What  is  the  connection  between  this  verse 
and  the  preceding  ? 

In  what  sense  is  God  said  to  be  faithful  ? 

How  is  God's  fidelity  the  ground  of  the  safety  of 
his  people  ? 

In  what  sense  are  believers  said  to  be  called  ? 

What  is  meant  by  "  the  fellowship  of  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  "  ? 

Vs.  10-16. — What  is  the  course  of  argument  in  this 
paragraph  ? 

V.  10. — What  is  the  exhortation  contained  in  this 
verse  ? 

What  is  meant  by,  "  ly  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ"? 

What  is  meant  by  the  phrase  "to  say  the  same 
thing"? 


8  QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 

you;  but  (that)  ye  be  perfectly  joined  together  in 
the  same  mind,  and  in  the  same  judgment. 

11  For  it  hath  been  declared  unto  me  of  you, 
my  brethren,  by  them  (which  are  of  the  house)  of 
Chloe,  that  there  are  contentions  among  you. 

12  Now  this  I  say,  that  every  one  of  you  saith, 
I  am  of  Paul ;  and  I  of  Apollos ;  and  I.  of  Ce- 
phas; and  I  of  Christ. 

13  Is  Christ  divided?  was  Paul  crucified  for 
you  ?  or  were  ye  baptized  in  the  name  of  Paul  ? 

14  I  thank  God  that  I  baptized  none  of  you, 
but  Crispus  and  Gains ; 

What  are  the  different  meanings  of  the  word  trans- 
lated divisions^  in  this  verse  ? 

What  were  the  nature  of  the  divisions  existing  in 
the  church  of  Corinth  ? 

What  are  the  different  interpretations  of  the  clause 
"  that  ye  be  perfectly  joined  together  "  ? 

What  is  the  difference  between  the  words  mind 
and  judgment  ? 

V.  11. — What  is  the  connection  between  this  verse 
and  the  preceding  ? 

How  did  Paul  hear  of  the  divisions  in  Corinth  ? 
Who  was  Chloe? 

F.  12. — Who  of  the  Corinthians  probably  were  the 
special  followers  of  Paul  ? 
Who  of  Apollos? 
Who  of  Cephas  ? 
Who  said,  "  We  are  of  Christ "  ? 

V.  13. — What  are  the  grounds  of  our  allegiance  to 
Christ? 

How  does  Paul  show  the  sinfulness  of  the  divisions 
existing  in  Corinth  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  phrase,  "to  be  baptized 
in  the  name  of  any  one  "  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  9 

15  Lest  any  should  say  that  I  had  baptized  in 
mine  own  name. 

16  And  I  baptized  also  the  household  of  Ste- 
phanas; besides,  I  know  not  whether  I  baptized 
any  other. 

17  For  Christ  sent  me  not  to  baptize,  but  to 
preach  the  gospel :  not  with  wisdom  of  words,  lest 
the  cross  of  Christ  should  be  made  of  none  effect. 


Vs.  14,  15. — Why  did  Paul  rejoice  that  he  had  bap- 
tized so  few  persons  in  Corinth? 

V,  16.— Whom  did  he  baptize? 

What  is  meant  here  by  the  word  household  ? 

What  argument  la  favor  of  infant  baptism  does 
this  verse  afford  ? 

As  Paul  was  inspired,  how  could  he  be  doubtful 
whether  he  baptized  any  other  persons  than  those 
mentioned  ? 


LESSOl^  III.— Chaptee  I.  Vs.  17-31. 

What  is  the  subject  of  this  paragraph  ? 

What  is  the  apostle's  first  reason  for  not  preaching 
with  "  the  wisdom  of  words  "  ?  vs.  19,  20. 

What  is  his  second  reason  ?  v.  21. 

What  is  the  third  reason  ?  vs.  21-25. 

What  is  the  fourth  reason  ?  vs.  26-30. 

What  is  the  design  of  God  in  thus  saving  men? 
V.  31. 

V.  IT. — What  is  the  connection  indicated  by  the 
word  for  f 

What  are  the  different  explanations  of  the  expres- 
sion "  wisdom  of  words  "  ? 

Why  did  Paul  refuse  to  preach  with  human  wis- 
dom? 


10  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

18  For  the  preaching  of  the  cross  is  to  them 
that  perish,  foolishness ;  but  unto  us  which  are 
saved,  it  is  the  power  of  God. 

19  For  it  is  written,  I  will  destroy  the  wisdom 
of  the  wise,  and  will  bring  to  nothing  the  under- 
standing of  the  prudent. 

20  Where  (is)  the  wise  ?  where  (is)  the  scribe  ? 
where  (is)  the  disputer  of  this  world?  hath  not 
God  made  foolish  the  wisdom  of  this  world  ? 

21  For  after  that  in  the  wisdom  of  God  the 
world  by  wisdom  knew  not  God,  it  pleased  God  by 
the  foolishness  of  preaching  to  save  them  that  be- 
lieve. 


V.  18. — What  is  the  connection  between  this  and 
the  preceding  verse  ? 

Into  what  two  classes  are  the  hearers  of  the  gospel 
here  divided? 

V.  19. — What  is  this  verse  designed  to  prove,  and 
what  is  the  argument  which  it  contains  ? 

"Where  is  the  passage  here  quoted  to  be  found  ? 

V.  20. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 
How  do  the  words  wise,  scribe,  and  disputer  here 
differ? 

What  do  the  words  "of  this  world"  qualify? 

V.  21. — What  is  this  verse  intended  to  prove? 

What  is  the  argument  which  it  contains  ? 

What  are  the  connections  and  explanation  of  the 
words  "in  the  wisdom  of  God  "  ? 

In  what  sense  did  the  world  fail  "  to  know  God"  ? 

How  can  this  be  reconciled  with  Rom.  i.  20,  and 
other  passages  in  which  the  heathen  are  said  to  know 
God? 

What  is  meant  by  "  the  foolishness  of  preaching  "  ? 

What  does  this  passage  teach  as  to  the  nature  of 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  11 

22  For  the  Jews  require  a  sign,  and  the  Greeks 
seek  after  wisdom : 

23  But  we  preach  Christ  crucified,  unto  the 
Jews  a  stumbling-block,  and  unto  the  Greeks  fool- 
ishness ; 

24  But  unto  them  which  are  called,  both  Jews 
and  Greeks,  Christ  the  power  of  God,  and  the 
wisdom  of  God. 

25  Because  the  foolishness  of  God  is  wiser  than 
men ;  and  the  weakness  of  God  is  stronger  than 
men. 

26  For  ye  see  your  calling,  brethren,  how  that 

the  gospel,  and  the  proper  method  of  promoting  true 
religion  ? 

Vs.  22,  23. — In  what  relation  do  these  verses  stand 
to  the  preceding? 

What  is  the  characteristic  trait  of  the  Jews  here 
referred  to? 

What  of  the  Greeks? 

Who  are  meant  by  the  Greeks  as  distinguished  from 
the  Jews  ? 

How  did  the  Jews  and  Greeks  regard  the  gospel, 
and  why  ? 

V.  24.— Who  are  meant  by  "the  called " ? 
In  what  sense  is  Christ  the  wisdom  and  power  of 
God? 

V.  25. — Why  is  the  gospel  so  efficacious,  as  declared 
in  the  preceding  verse? 

What  is  here  meant  by  "  the  foolishness  of  God," 
and  by  "  the  weakness  of  God  "  ? 

V.  26. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse? 
What  is  the  argument  which  it  contains  ? 
What  is  meant  by  the  word  calling  f 
What  is  meant  by  "  wise  after  the  flesh  "  ? 
What  classes  of  men  does  Paul  say  had  not  been,  in 
many  cases,  called  ? 


12  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

not  many  wise  men  after  the  flesh,  not  many  mighty, 
not  many  noble  (are  called) : 

27  But  God  hath  chosen  the  foolish  things  of 
the  world  to  confound  the  wise  5  and  God  hath 
chosen  the  weak  things  of  the  world  to  confound 
the  things  which  are  mighty ; 

28  And  base  things  of  the  world,  and  things 
which  are  despised,  hath  God  chosen,  (yea),  and 
things  which  are  not,  to  bring  to  nought  things 
that  are : 

29  That  no  flesh  should  glory  in  his  presence. 

30  But  of  him  are  ye  in  Christ  Jesus,  who  of 
God  is  made  unto  us  wisdom,  and  righteousness, 
and  sanetification,  and  redemption. 


V.  27. — What  is  here  meant  by  "  the  foolish  and 
weak  things  "  ? 

Why  did  God  choose  the  foolish  and  weak  ? 

V.  28. — What  is  meant  by  "  the  base  things  and 
things  that  are  not  "  ? 

V.  29. — What  does  this  verse  teach? 

V.  30, — What  is  meant  by  the  expression,  "  to  be 
in  Christ "  ? 

What  is  the  nature  of  our  union  with  Christ  ? 

To  whom  is  the  fact  that  any  one  is  in  Christ  re- 
ferred ? 

What  important  doctrinal  truth  dses  this  teach  ? 

What  are  the  effects  of  union  with  Christ  here 
specified  ? 

In  what  sense  is  Christ  made  wisdom  to  us  ? 

In  what  sense  righteousness  and  sanetification  ? 

In  what  sense  redemption  ? 

What  does  this  verse  teach  as  to  the  method  of  sal- 
vation ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  13 

31  That,  according  as  it  is  written,  He  thai 
glorieth,  let  him  glory  in  the  Lord. 


CHAPTER  II. 

1  And  I,  brethren,  when  I  came  to  you,  came 
not  with  excellency  of  speech,  or  of  wisdom,  de- 
claring unto  you  the  testimony  of  God. 

2  For  I  determined  not  to  know  any  thing  among 
you,  save  Jesus  Christ,  and  him  crucified. 

V.  31. — "What  is  the  design  of  God  in  making  our 
salvation  entirely  gratuitous  ? 
Whence  is  the  passage  here  recited  taken  ? 


LESSOI^  lY.— Chaptee  II.  Ys.  1-9. 

What  are  the  contents  of  this  chapter  ? 

How  did  Paul  act  in  Corinth,  on  the  principles  con- 
tained in  the  former  chapter  ?  vs.  1-5. 

How  does  he  characterize  the  gospel  in  vs.  6-9  ? 

Whence  did  Paul  derive  this  divine  wisdom,  and 
how  did  he  conununicate  it?  vs.  10-13. 

By  whom  was  it  rejected,  and  by  whom  received? 
vs.  14-16. 

V.  1. — What  is  meant  by  "the  excellence  of  speech 
or  of  wisdom  "  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  expression  "  testimony 
of  God"? 

How  is  this  verse  connected  with  the  preceding 
chapter  ? 

V.  2.— What  is  the  force  of  for? 
What  is  the  connection  of  the  negative  particle  ? 
What  is  the  doctrinal  import  of  the  phrase  "  Christ 
crucified  "  ? 

2 


14  QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 

3  And  I  was  with  you  in  weakness,  and  in  fear, 
and  in  much  trembling. 

4  And  my  speech  and  my  preaching  (was)  not 
with  enticing  words  of  man's  wisdom,  but  in  de- 
monstration of  the  Spirit,  and  of  power  : 

5  That  your  faith  should  not  stand  in  the  wis- 
dom of  men,  but  in  the  power  of  God. 

6  Howbeit,  we  speak  wisdom  among  them  that 
are  perfect :  yet  not  the  wisdom  of  this  world,  nor 
of  the  princes  of  this  world,  that  come  to  nought : 

V.  3. — What  was  the  nature  of  the  "weakness" 
spoken  of  in  this  verse  ? 

What  was  Paul's  state  of  mind  in  Corinth  ? 

v.  4. — What  is  here  meant  by  "  speech  and  preach- 
ing"? 

What  is  the  negative  statement  of  Paul's  mode  of 
preaching  ? 

What  is  the  positive  statement  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  phrase  "  demonstration 
of  the  Spirit  and  of  power  "  ? 

V.  5. — Why  did  Paul  preach  in  the  manner  above 
described  ? 

What  is  the  nature  of  a  faith  that  is  founded  on  "  the 
wisdom  of  men  "  ? 

What  is  the  foundation  of  saving  faith  ? 

What  is  here  meant  by  the  power  of  God  ? 

What  important  practical  lessons  does  this  verse 
teach? 

V.  6. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 

What  is  the  negative  description  of  the  wisdom 
which  Paul  preached  ? 

What  are  the  different  opinions  as  to  who  are  here 
meant  by  "  the  perfect  "  ? 

Who  are  here  meant  by  "the  princes  of  this 
world  "  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  15 

7  But  we  speak  the  wisdom  of  God  in  a  mys- 
tery, (even)  the  hidden  (wisdom)  which  God  or- 
dained before  the  world  unto  our  glory ; 

8  Which  none  of  the  princes  of  this  world  knew : 
for  had  they  known  (it),  they  would  not  have  cru- 
cified the  Lord  of  glory. 

9  But  as  it  is  written.  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor 
ear  heard,  neither  have  entered  into  the  heart  of 
man,  the  things  which  God  hath  prepared  for  them 
that  love  him. 

10  But  God  hath  revealed  (them)  unto  us  by 

In  what  sense  are  they  to  come  to  nought  ? 

V.  7. — "What  is  the  positive  description  of  the  wis- 
dom which  Paul  preached  ? 

What  is  the  scriptural  meaning  of  the  word  mys- 
tery ? 

What  is  meant  by  "  wisdom  in  a  mystery  "  ? 

How  is  this  expression  explained  by  the  word  hid- 
den? 

What  is  meant  by  this  wisdom  being  "  ordained  to 
our  glory  "  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  glory  ? 

V.  8. — What  is  the  antecedent  of  the  relative 
tohich  f 

What  is  the  import  of  the  title  "  Lord  of  glory  "  ? 

What  is  the  bearing  of  this  verse  on  the  apostle's 
argument  ? 

What  important  principle  of  interpretation  does 
this  verse  illustrate  ? 

V.  9. — What  is  the  meaning  of  this  verse  ? 

What  passage  of  the  Old  Testament  is  here  quoted? 

Supposing  Is.  Ixiv.  4,  to  be  the  passage  quoted,  how 
is  it  to  be  explained  ? 

What  other  mode  of  explaining  the  language  of  the 
apostle  is  allowable  ? 


16  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

his  Spirit ;  for  the  Spirit  searcheth  all  things,  yea, 
the  deep  things  of  God. 

11  For  what  man  knoweth  the  things  of  a  man, 
save  the  spirit  of  man  which  is  in  him  ?  even  so 
the  things  of  God  knoweth  no  man,  hut  the  Spirit 
of  God. 

12  Now  we  have  received,  not  the  spirit  of  the 
world,  but  the  Spirit  which  is  of  God;  that  we  might 
know  the  things  that  are  freely  given  to  us  of  God. 

13  Which  things  also  we  speak,  not  in  the  words 


LESSON  v.— Chapter  H.  Ys.  10-16. 

V.  10. — If  this  divine  wisdom  is  undiscoverable  by 
human  reason,  whence  did  Paul  obtain  the  knowledge 
of  it? 

Why  is  the  Spirit  alone  competent  to  make  this 
revelation  ? 

To  whom  was  this  revelation  made  ? 

What  is  meant  by  "  the  deep  things  of  God  "  ? 

What  is  the  argument  for  the  personality  of  the 
Holy  Spirit,  founded  on  this  verse  ? 

What  is  the  proof  of  his  divinity  which  the  verse 
affords  ? 

V.  11. — What  is  the  point  of  the  illustration  con- 
tained in  this  verse  ? 

V.  12. — Who  are  meant  by  we  in  this  verse  ? 
What  is  here  meant  by  "  the  spirit  of  the  world  "  ? 
What  is  meant  by  "  the  Spirit  which  is  of  God  "  ? 
What  were  "  the  things  freely  given  to  us  of  God  "  ? 
Why  is  the  gospel  so  designated  ? 

V.  13. — To  what  do  the  words  "  which  things  "  re- 
fer? 

What  is  the  force  of  also  f 

With  what  words  did  Paul  communicate  the  reve- 
lations which  he  received  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  17 

which  man's  wisdom  teacheth,  but  which  the  Holy 
Ghost  teacheth ;  comparing  spiritual  things  with 
spiritual. 

14  But  the  natural  man  receiveth  not  the  things 
of  the  Spirit  of  Grod  :  for  they  are  foolishness  unto 
him :  neither  can  he  know  (them),  because  they 
are  spiritually  discerned. 

15  But  he  that  is  spiritual  judgeth  all  things, 
yet  he  himself  is  judged  of  no  man. 

16  For  who  hath  known  the  mind  of  the  Lord, 


"What  does  he  deny,  and  what  does  he  assert,  on 
that  point  ? 

What  argument  for  the  verbal  inspiration  of  the 
Scriptures  does  this  passage  aiford  ? 

What  are  the  different  interpretations  of  the  last 
clause  of  this  verse  ? 

V.  14. — What  is  the  connection  of  this  verse  with 
what  precedes  ? 

What  are  the  different  explanations  of  the  word 
natural  in  this  verse  ? 

State  the  arguments  in  favour  of  the  correct  inter- 
pretation ? 

Why  does  not  the  natural  man  receive  the  things 
of  the  Spirit  ? 

In  what  sense  is  he  said  not  to  know  them  ? 

Why  cannot  he  know  them  ? 

What  is  meant  by  their  being  spiritually  discerned  ? 

What  doctrine  does  this  passage  teach  as  to  the  sin- 
ner's inability  ? 

V.  15. — Who  is  meant  by  the  spiritual  man? 
In  what  sense  does  he  judge  all  things? 
What  is  here  meant  by  all  things  ? 
In  what  sense  is  the  spiritual  man  not  judged  by 
any  man  ? 

F.  16. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 
2* 


IS  QUBSnOXS   ox   I.    CORrSTHIAjrS. 

that  he  may  instmct  him  ?     But  we  have  the  mind 
of  Christ 


CHAPTER  m. 

1  And  I,  brethren,  could  not  speak  unto  yon  as 
unto  spiritual,  but  as  unto  camaJ,  (even)  as  unto 
babes  in  Christ. 

2  I  have  fed  you  with  milk,  and  not  with  meat : 

"Wbo  b  here  meant  br  Lord  f 

What  passage  of  the  Old  Testament  is  here  quoted  f 

To  whom  does  that  pasisage  reter  ? 

On  what  principle  is  it  applied  to  Christ  ? 


LESSOX  TL— Chaptee  m.  Vs.  1-10. 

What  are  the  contents  of  this  chapter? 

How  does  Paul  resume  the  subject  of  the  divisions 
existing  in  the  church  of  Corinth  ? 

How  does  he  proceed  in  showing  the  impropriety 
of  those  divisions  ? 

What  does  he  teach  concerning  the  ministerial  oflSce 
and  work  ? 

What  Ls  the  difference  between  these  two  words, 
office  and  ttorlc  f 

y.  1. — What  were  the  two  classes  of  Paul's  oppo- 
nents in  Corinth? 

To  which  class  does  he  here  refer  ? 

How  does  he  answer  their  objection  to  his  mode 
of  preaching? 

In  what  sense  were  they  babes  in  Christ  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  words  spiritual  and 
carnal^  as  here  used  ? 

V.  2. — What  is  the  distinction  which  the  apostle 
here  mokes  between  milk  and  strong  mtat  t 


QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  19 

for  hitherto  ye  were  not  able  (to  bear  it),  neither 
yet  now  are  ye  able. 

3  For  ye  are  yet  carnal :  for  whereas  (there  is) 
among  you  envying,  and  strife,  and  divisions,  are 
ye  not  carnal,  and  walk  as  men  ? 

•i  For  while  one  saith,  I  am  of  Paul ;  and  an- 
other, I  (am)  of  ApoUos  ;  are  ye  not  carnal? 

5  Who  then  is  Paul,  and  who  (is)  Apollos,  but 
ministers  by  whom  ye  believed,  even  as  the  Lord 
gave  to  every  man  ? 

6  I  have  planted,  Apollos  watered:  but  God 
gave  the  increase. 

7  So  then,  neither  is  he  that  planteth  any  thing, 


V.  3. — "WTiat  proof  does  the  apostle  give  that  the 
Corinthians  were  yet  carnal  ? 

What  is  the  distinction  between  the  words  envying^ 
strifes  and  divisions  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  expression,  *'to  walk  as 
men  "  ? 

What  does  this  imply  as  to  the  moral  state  of  men  ? 

V.  4. — ^What  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 
Why  does  the  apostle  here  mention  only  himself 
and  Apollos  ? 

V.  5, — How  is  this  verse  to  be  pointed  and  read  ? 
What  does  the  apostle  teach  concerning  ministers  ? 
For  what  purpose  does  he  represent  them  as  mere 
instruments? 

To  whom  does  the  word  Lord  here  refer  ? 

Y.  6. — What  are  the  truths  which  this  verse  is  de- 
signed to  illustrate  ? 

Y.  7. — What  is  the  conclusion  from  what  precedes 
as  here  stated  ? 

What  bearing  has  this  upon  the  divisions  in 
Corinth  ? 


20  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

neither  he  that  watereth  :  but  God  that  giveth  the 
increase. 

8  Now  he  that  planteth  and  he  that  watereth 
are  one :  and  every  man  shall  receive  his  own  re- 
ward, according  to  his  own  labour. 

9  For  we  are  labourers  together  with  God  :  ye 
are  God's  husbandry,  (ye  are)  God's  building. 

10  According  to  the  grace  of  God  which  is 
given  unto  me,  as  a  wise  master-builder,  I  have 
laid  the  foundation,  and  another  buildeth  thereon. 
But  let  every  man  take  heed  how  he  buildeth 
thereupon. 

V.  8. — What  is  taught  in  this  verse  ? 
In  what  sense  are  ministers  one  ? 
In  what  respects  do  they  diflfer  ? 
What  is  to  be  the  rule  according  to  which  they  are 
to  be  rewarded  ? 

V.  9. — In  what  light  are  ministers  here  presented  ? 
Wliich  of  the  two  figures  here  employed  does  the 
Apostle  carry  out  ? 

V.  10. — What  is  here  meant  by  the  grace  of  God? 

In  what  sense  was  Paul  a  wise  master-builder  ? 

In  what  sense  had  lie  laid  the  foundation  of  the 
churdi  in  Corinth  ? 

What  had  those  who  succeeded  him  to  do  ? 

To  what  class  of  men  do  the  words  every  man 
refer  ?  to  Christians  or  to  ministers  ? 

Wliat  is  the  import  of  the  word  how  in  this  con- 
nection ? 


LESSOIT  YIL— Chaptee  III.  Ys.  11-23. 

V.  11. — What  is  the  connection  indicated  by  the 
word /or.? 

In  what  sense  is  Jesus  Christ  said  to  be  the  foun- 
dation of  the  church  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  21 

11  For  other  foundation  can  no  man  lay  than 
that  is  laid,  which  is  Jesus  Christ. 

12  Now  if  any  man  build  upon  this  foundation, 
gold,  silver,  precious  stones,  wood,  hay,  stubble ; 

13  Every  man's  work  shall  be  made  manifest : 
for  the  day  shall  declare  it,  because  it  shall  be  re- 
vealed by  fire  ;  and  the  fire  shall  try  every  man's 
work,  of  what  sort  it  is. 

14  If  any  man's  work  abide  which  he  hath  built 
thereupon,  he  shall  receive  a  reward. 

15  If  any  man's  work  shall  be  burned,  he  shall 
suffer  loss :  but  he  himself  shall  be  saved ;  yet  so 
as  by  fire. 

16  Know  ye  not  that  ye  are  the  temple  of  God, 
and  (that)  the  Spirit  of  God  dwelleth  in  you  ? 

17  If  any  man  defile  the  temple  of  God,  him 


Does  it  mean  his  person  or  the  doctrine  concerning 
his  oflfice  and  work  ? 

Vs.  12,  13. — What  is  here  meant  by  the  gold,  sil- 
ver, and  precious  stones,  and  by  the  wood,  hay,  and 
stubble? 

What  day  is  here  referred  to  ? 

What  does  it  refer  to  ? 

In  what  sense  is  the  day  to  be  revealed  hy  fire  f 

What  is  here  meant  by  every  marl's  worlc  ? 

Vs.  14,  15. — In  what  relation  do  these  verses  stand 
to  the  preceding  ? 

What  is  to  be  the  punishment  of  false  teachers  ? 
On  what  condition  will  the  false  teacher  be  saved  ? 
What  is  meant  by  his  being  saved  "  by  fire  "  ? 

V.  16. — What  is  the  connection  of  this  verse  with 
the  preceding  ? 
What  is  a  temple  ? 
In  what  sense  is  the  church  the  templo  of  God  ? 


22  QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 

shall  God  destroy  :  for  the  temple  of  God  is  holy, 
which  (temple)  ye  are. 

18  Let  no  man  deceive  himself.  If  any  man 
among  you  seemeth  to  be  wise  in  this  world,  let 
him  become  a  fool,  that  he  may  be  wise, 

19  For  the  wisdom  of  this  world  is  foolishness 
with  God.  For  it  is  written,  He  taketh  the  wise 
in  their  own  craftiness. 

20  And  again,  The  Lord  knoweth  the  thoughts 
of  the  wise,  that  they  are  vain. 

21  Therefore  let  no  man  glory  in  men :  for  all 
things  are  yours ; 

22  Whether  Paul,  or  ApoUos,  or  Cephas,  or  the 

V.  17. — What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  here 
translated  defile  ? 

"What  connection  has  this  verse  with  the  one  be- 
fore? 

In  what  sense  is  the  word  holy  here  used  ? 

"Who,  or  what  is  here  said  to  be  holy  ? 

V.  18. — What  is  the  caution  here  given? 
"What  is  meant  by  "  being  wise  in  this  world  "  ? 
In  what  sense  must  a  man  become  a  fool  in  order 
to  be  wise  ? 

Vs.  19,  20. — What  is  the  connection  indicated  by 
for? 

With  what  design  are  the  passages  taken  from  the 
Old  Testament  quoted  ? 

V.  21. — What  is  the  conclusion  here  stated? 
What  is  meant  by  glorying  in  men  ? 
What  is  the  reason  why  we  should  not  glory  in 
men? 

What  is  here  meant  bj  "  all  things  "  ? 
In  what  sense  are  "  aU  things  "  ours  ? 

F.  22.— What  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  23 

world,  or  life,  or  death,  or  things  present,  or  things 
to  come  ;  all  are  yours  ; 

23  And  ye  are  Christ's  :  and  Christ  (is)  God's. 


CHAPTER  IV. 

1  Let  a  man  so  account  of  us,  as  of  the  ministers 
of  Christ,  and  stewards  of  the  mysteries  of  God. 

2  Moreover,  it  is  required  ^n  stewards  that  a 
man  be  found  faithful. 


What  does  it  teach  ? 

V.  23. — In  what  sense  are  we  Christ's  ? 
In  what  sense  is  Christ  God's  ? 
How  is  this  passage  consistent  with  the  doctrine  of 
Christ's  divinity  ? 


LESSON  YIIL— Chapter  IY.  Ys.  1-9. 

"What  are  the  contents  of  this  chapter  ? 
In  what  light  ought  ministers  to  be  viewed  ? 
What  is  the  chief  qualification  required  of  them  ? 
Who  is  to  judge  of  their  fidelity  ? 
What  is  the  design  of  the  last  paragraph  of  this 
chapter  ? 

V.  1. — What  is  the  connection  between  this  chap- 
ter and  the  preceding  ? 

What  does  the  word   here    translated    ministers 
properly  mean  ? 

What  was  the  office  of  a  steward  ? 
•  What  does  the  phi-ase  "  mysteries  of  God  "  mean  ? 

What  does  this  verse  teach  as  to  the  true  nature  of 
the  ministry  ? 

Y.  2.— What  is  the  force  of  the  word  moreover 
as  here  used  ? 


24  QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 

8  But  with  me  it  is  a  very  small  thing  that  I 
should  be  judged  of  you,  or  of  man's  judgment : 
yea,  I  judge  not  mine  own  self. 

4  For  I  know  nothing  by  myself;  yet  am  I  not 
hereby  justified :  but  he  that  judgeth  me  is  the 
Lord. 

5  Therefore  judge  nothing  before  the  time,  until 
the  Lord  come,  who  both  will  bring  to  light  the 
hidden  things  of  darkness,  and  will  make  manifest 
the  counsels  of  the  hearts :  and  then  shall  every 
man  have  praise  of  God. 


"What  is  included  in  the  fidelity  required  of  stew- 
ards? 

V.  3. — What  do  the  words  with  me  here  mean  ? 

In  what  view  does  Paul  disclaim  subjection  to  hu- 
man judgment  ? 

AVbat  does  he  mean  by  saying  that  he  does  not 
judge  himself  ? 

V.  4. — What  does  the  expression  "  I  know  nothing 
by  myself  "  here  mean  ? 

What  does  the  Apostle  mean  by  saying,  "  I  am  not 
thereby  justified  "  ? 

Who  is  the  Lord  who  is  to  judge  ? 

V.  5. — What  is  the  inference  here  drawn  from  what 

precedes  ? 

What  is  the  proper  meaning  of  the  word  .translated 
time  ? 

When  is  the  judgment  to  take  place  ? 

Why  cannot  there  be  no  final  and  impartial  judgment 
until  the  Lord  comes  ? 

What  is  meant  by  "  the  secret  things  of  darkness," 
and  "  counsels  of  the  heart "  ? 

How  does  this  passage  prove  the  divinity  of  our 
Lord? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  25 

6  And  these  things,  brethren,  I  have  in  a  figure 
transferred  to  myself,  and  (to)  Apollos,  for  your 
sakes  :  that  ye  might  learn  in  us  not  to  think  (of 
men)  above  that  which  is  written,  that  no  one  of 
you  be  puffed  up  for  one  against  another. 

7  For  who  maketh  thee  to  differ  (from  another)  ? 
and  what  hast  thou  that  thou  didst  not  receive  ? 
now  if  thou  didst  receive  (it),  why  dost  thou  glory, 
as  if  thou  hadst  not  received  (it)  ? 

8  Now  ye  are  full,  now  ye  are  rich,  ye  have 
reigned  as  kings  without  us :  and  I  would  to  God 
ye  did  reign,  that  we  also  might  reign  with  you. 

9  For  I  think  that  Grod  hath  set  forth  us  the 
apostles  last,  as  it  were  appointed  to  death :  for 

In  what  sense  is  the  word  praise  to  be  here  taken  ? 

V.  6. — What  do  the  words,  tliese  tilings,  here  refer 
to? 

"What  is  meant  by  "  transferring  in  a  figure  "  ? 

What  is  meant  by  "  thinking  above  that  which  is 
written  "  ? 

What  is  meant  by  "  being  puffed  up  for  one  against 
another  "  ? 

F.  7. — What  is  the  meaning  of  the  first  question 
contained  in  this  verse  ? 
What  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 

y.  8, — In  what  sense  were  the  Corinthians  fall, 
rich,  and  reigning  ? 

When  is  irony  allowable  ? 

What  is  the  proper  rendering  of  the  word  trans- 
lated 1  would  to  God  f 

V.  9.— What  is  the  connection  indicated  hjforf 

In  what  sense  were  the  apostles  last? 

What  does  the  phrase  appointed  unto  death  mean  ? 

In  what  sense  is  the  word  angels  to  be  taken  ? 

3 


26  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

we  are  made  a  spectacle  unto  the  world,  and  to 
angels,  and  to  men. 

10  We  (are)  fools  for  Christ's  sake,  but  ye  (are) 
wise  in  Christ ;  we  (are)  weak,  but  ye  (are)  strong ; 
ye  (are)  honourable,  but  we  (are)  despised. 

11  Even  unto  this  present  hour  we  both  hunger, 
and  thirst,  and  are  naked,  and  are  buffeted,  and 
have  no  certain  dwelling  place  ; 

12  And  labour,  working  with  our  own  hands. 
Being  reviled,  we  bless ;  being  persecuted,  we  suf- 
fer it ; 

13  Being  defamed,  we  entreat :  we  are  made  as 
the  filth  of  the  world,  (and  are)  the  off-scouring 
of  all  things  unto  this  day. 

14  I  write  not  these  things  to  shame  you,  but 
as  my  beloved  sons  I  warn  (you). 

15  For  though  ye  have  ten  thousand  instructors 
in  Christ,  yet  (have  ye)  not  many  fathers :  for  in 

LESSON  IX.— Chapter  IV.  Vs.  10-21. 

V.  10. — In  what  sense  were  the  apostles  fools, 
weak,  &c.,  and  the  Corinthians  wise  and  strong  ? 

V.  11. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse? 

Vs.  12,  13. — What  is  the  precise  meaning  of  the 
leading  terms  in  these  verses  ? 

What  does  Paul  mean  by  saying  that  the  apostles 
were  made  as  filth  and  off-scouring  ? 

V.  14. — What  was  the  apostle's  design  in  thus 
writing  ? 

V.  15. — On  what  ground  was  Paul  specially  entitled 
to  admonish  the  Corinthians  ? 

What  do  the  words  in  Christ  here  mean  ? 

What  does  this  verse  teach  as  to  thQ  means  of  con- 
version ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  27 

Christ  Jesus  I  have  begotten  you  through  the  gos- 
pel. 

16  Wherefore,  T  beseech  you,  be  ye  followers  of 
me. 

17  For  this  cause  have  I  sent  unto  you  Timo- 
theus,  who  is  my  beloved  son,  and  faithful  in  the 
Lord,  who  shall  bring  you  into  remembrance  of  my 
ways  which  be  in  Christ,  as  I  teach  every  where 
in  every  church. 

18  Now  some  are  puffed  up,  as  though  I  would 
not  come  to  you. 

19  But  I  will  come  to  you  shortly,  if  the  Lord 
will,  and  will  know^,  not  the  speech  of  them  which 
are  puffed  up,  but  the  power. 

20  For  the  kingdom  of  God  (is)  not  in  word, 
but  in  power. 

21  What  will  ye  ?  shall  I  come  unto  you  with 
a  rod,  or  in  love,  and  (in)  the  spirit  of  meekness  ? 

V.  16. — What  is  the  force  of  icherefore  ? 
In  what  sense  did  Paul  wish  the  Corinthians  to  be 
his  followers  ? 

F.  17.— Why  did  Paul  send  Timothy  to  Corinth? 

How  is  Timothy  described  ? 

What  was  he  to  do  ? 

V.  18. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 

V.  19. — What  is  the  distinction  here  made  between 
word  and  poicer  f 

V.  20. — What  does  the  phrase  "  kingdom  of  God  " 
mean  ? 

In  what  sense  is  that  kingdom  not  in  word  but  in 
power  ? 

V.  21. — What  does  Paul  mean  by  "coming  with  a 
rod  "  ? 

What  do  the  words  spirit  of  meekness  mean  ? 


28  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 


CHAPTER  V. 

1  It  is  reported  commonly  (that  there  is)  forni- 
cation among  you,  and  such  fornication  as  is  not 
so  much  as  named  among  the  Gentiles,  that  one 
should  have  his  father's  wife, 

2  And  ye  are  puffed  up,  and  have  not  rather 
mourned,  that  he  that  hath  done  this  deed  might 
be  taken  away  from  among  you. 

3  For  I  verily,  as  absent  in  body,  but  present 

What  does  this  verse  teach  as  to  the  power  and  au- 
thority of  the  apostles  ? 


LESSON"  X.— Chapter  Y.  Ys.  1-13. 

"What  are  the  contents  of  this  chapter  ? 
"What  was  the  offence  for  which  the  apostle  Paul 
censured  the  Corinthians  ? 

"What  had  Paul  determined  to  do  in  the  matter  ? 

To  what  does  he  exhort  them  ? 

"What  misunderstanding  does  he  correct  ? 

V.  1. — How  is  the  first  clause  of  this  verse  to  be  in- 
terpreted ? 

Of  what  crime  had  the  unworthy  member  of  the 
church  been  guilty  ? 

"What  law  had  he  broken  ? 

"What  does  this  passage  prove  as  to  continued  au- 
thority of  the  Levitical  law  of  marriage  ? 

V.  2. — What  was  the  conduct  of  the  Corinthians  in 
reference  to  this  case  ? 

How  can  it  be  accounted  for  that  they  shouid 
tolerate  such  an  offence  ? 

How  does  this  verse  prove  the  right  of  excom- 
munication ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  29 

in  spirit,  have  judged  already  as  though  I  were 
present,  (concerning)  him  that  hath  so  done  this 
deed, 

4  In  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  when 
ye  are  gathered  together,  and  my  spirit,  with  the 
power  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 

5  To  deliver  such  an  one  unto  Satan  for  the 
destruction  of  the  flesh,  that  the  spirit  may  be 
saved  in  the  day  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 

6  Your  glorying  (is)  not  good.  Know  ye  not, 
that  a  little  leaven  leaveneth  the  whole  lump  ? 

7  Purge  out  therefore  the  old  leaven,  that  ye 

Vs.  3-5. — What  is  the  grammatical  construction  of 
this  passage  ? 

What  had  Paul  determined  to  do,  and  how  was  it 
to  be  done  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  phrase  "  present  in  spirit  "  ? 

What  is  the  grammatical  construction  of  the  clause 
"  him  that  hath  done  this  thing  "  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  phrase  "in  the  name  of 
Christ "  ? 

With  what  is  that  clause  to  be  connected  ? 

What  part  was  the  church  to  perform  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  expression  "  with  the  power 
of  the  Lord  Jesus  "  ? 

What  is  the  connection  of  that  clause  ? 

What  are  the  two  most  common  explanations  of  the 
expression,  "to  deliver  unto  Satan"? 

What  are  the  arguments  in  favor  of  the  one  pre- 
ferred ? 

What  is  here  meant  by  "the  destruction  of  the 
flesh  "  ? 

What  is  meant  by  "  the  day  of  the  Lord  Jesus  "  ? 

V.  6. — What  does  the  word  glorying  here  mean  ? 
What  apphcation  of  the  proverbial  expression  here 
used,  was  intended  by  the  apostle  ? 
3* 


30  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

may  be  a  new  lump,  as  ye  are  unleavened.     For 
even  Christ  our  passover  is  sacrificed  for  us  : 

8  Therefore  let  us  keep  the  feast,  not  with  old 
leaven,  neither  with  the  leaven  of  malice  and 
wickedness ;  but  with  the  unleavened  (bread)  of 
sincerity  and  truth. 

9  I  wrote  unto  you  in  an  epistle,  not  to  com- 
pany with  fornicators : 

10  Yet  not  altogether  with  the  fornicators  of 
this  world,  or  with  the  covetous,  or  extortioners,  or 
with  idolaters  :  for  then  must  ye  needs  go  out  of 
the  world. 

V.  7. — What  is  the  exhortation  contained  in  this 
verse  ? 

What  is  the  import  of  the  words  old  and  new,  as 
here  used  ? 

How  is  it  that  they  have  the  meaning  assigned  to 
them? 

In  what  sense  are  Christians  "  unleavened  "  ? 

To  what  Jewish  usage  does  the  apostle  here  refer  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  for  f 

Why  is  Christ  our  passover  ? 

Why  does  the  death  of  Christ  impose  an  obligation 
to  holiness  ? 

V.  8. — What  is  meant  by  "  keeping  the  feast  "  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  "  leaven  of  malice  and 
wickedness  "  ?  and  by  "  the  unleavened  bread  of  sin- 
cerity and  truth  "  ? 

V.  9. — To  what  epistle  does  Paul  here  refer  ? 
What  was  the  injunction  which  it  contained  ? 
How  had  the  Corinthians  misunderstood  that  in- 
junction ? 

V.  10. — ^What  do  the  words  not  altogether  here 
mean? 

Who  are  meant  by  the  world  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  31 

11  But  now  I  have  written  unto  you  not  to  keep 
company,  if  any  man  that  is  called  a  brother  be  a 
fornicator,  or  covetous,  or  an  idolater,  or  a  railer, 
or  a  drunkard,  or  an  extortioner :  with  such  an 
one  no  not  to  eat. 

12  For  what  have  I  to  do  to  judge  them  also 
that  are  without  ?  do  not  ye  judge  them  that  are 
within  ? 

13  But  them  that  are  without  God  judgeth. 
Therefore  put  away  from  among  yourselves  that 
wicked  person. 


CHAPTER  YI. 
1  Dare  any  of  you,  having  a  matter  against  an- 

"Who  are  covetous  ?  extortioners  ?  idolaters  ? 

V.  11. — "What  is  the  force  of  the  words  hut  now  ? 

What  is  the  rule  of  Christian  fellowship  here  laid 
down? 

How  is  the  prohibition  not  to  eat  with  immoral  per- 
sons to  be  understood  ? 

V.  12. — Why  did  he  restrict  his  judgment  to  Chris- 
tians? 

Who  are  meant  by  those  who  are  without  ? 

V.  13. — What  injunction  is  contained  in  this  verse? 

If  Paul  excommunicated  the  wicked  person  here 

mentioned,  why  did  he  call  upon  the  church  to  do  it  ? 


LESSOIT  XL— Chapter  YI.  Ys.  1-11. 

What  are  the  contents  of  this  chapter  ? 
On  what  grounds  does  the  apostle  condemn  going 
to  law  before  unbelievers  ? 

V.  1. — Why  was  it  unnecessary  for  Christians  to 
appeal  to  heathen  magistrates  to  settle  their  disputes  ? 


32  QUESTIONS   ON   L    CORINTHIANS. 

other,  go  to  law  before  the  unjust,  and  not  before 
the  saints  ? 

2  Do  ye  not  know  that  the  saints  shall  judge 
the  world  ?  and  if  the  world  shall  be  judged  by 
you,  are  ye  unworthy  to  judge  the  smallest  mat- 
ters ? 

3  Know  ye  not  that  we  shall  judge  angels  ?  how 
much  more,  things  that  pertain  to  this  life  ? 

4  If  then  ye  have  judgments  of  things  pertain- 
ing to  this  life,  set  them  to  judge  who  are  least  es- 
teemed in  the  church. 

5  I  speak  to  your  shame.     Is  it  so,  that  there 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  phrase  to  haze  a 
matter  f 

"Who  are  meant  by  the  unjust  ? 

"Why  are  the  heathen  so  called  ? 

K  it  was  wrong  to  seek  justice  before  a  heathen 
tribunal,  why  did  Paul  appe^  to  Caesar  ? 

Y.  2.— Who  are  the  saints  ? 

In  what  sense  are  the  saints  to  judge  the  world  ? 

What  passages  of  Scripture  refer  to  that  event  ? 

What  argument  does  the  apostle  draw  from  the 
high  destiny  of  Christians  against  the  conduct  of  the 
Corinthians  ? 

What  are  the  different  meanings  of  the  word  here 
translated  matters  ? 

V.  3. — What  class  of  angels  are  here  referred  to  ? 
In  what  sense  are  the  saints  to  jndge  the  angels  ? 

V.  4. — What  does  the  word  here  rendered  judg- 
ments mean  ? 

Who  are  intended  by  those  least  esteemed  ? 

Is  the  latter  clause  of  the  verse  to  be  read  impera- 
tively, or  interrogatively  ? 

V.  5. — What  is  the  purport  of  this  verse  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  33 

is  not  a  wise  man  among  you  ?     no,  not  one  that 
shall  be  able  to  judge  between  his  brethren  ? 

6  But  brother  goeth  to  law  with  brother,  and 
that  before  the  unbelievers. 

7  Now  therefore  there  is  utterly  a  fault  among 
you,  because  ye  go  to  law  one  with  another.  Why 
do  ye  not  rather  take  wrong  ?  why  do  ye  not  rather 
(suffer  yourselves  to)  be  defrauded  ? 

8  Nay,  ye  do  wrong,  and  defraud,  and  that  (your) 
brethren. 

9  Know  ye  not  that  the  unrighteous  shall  not 
inherit  the  kingdom  of  Grod  ?  Be  not  deceived ; 
neither  fornicators,  nor  idolaters,  nor  adulterers, 
nor  effeminate,  nor  abusers  of  themselves  with 
mankind, 

10  Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor  drunkards, 
nor  revilers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  inherit  the 
kingdom  of  God. 

11  And  such  were  some  of  you :  but  ye  are 

V.  6. — 'W^hat  is  condemned  m  this  verse  ? 

V.  7. — What  does  the  word  rendered  fault  mean  ? 
Does  this  verse  prohibit  Christians  from  going  to 
law? 

If  not,  why  not  ? 

V.  8. — "VThat  charge  against  the  Corinthians  is  here 
made? 

Vs.  9,  10. — "WTiat  do  these  verses  teach  as  to  the 
connection  between  religion  and  morality  ? 

What  is  here  meant  by  "  the  kingdom  of  God  "  ? 

Who  are  to  be  excluded  from  that  kiugdom  ? 

F.  11.— How  is  the  first  clause  of  this  verse  to  be 
miderstood  ? 

How  do  the  terms  washed^  sanctified  and  justijiedj 
as  here  used,  differ  ? 


34  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

wanhed,  but  ye  are  Hanctlficd,  but  ye  are  justified 
in  the  narnc  of  the  Lord  Josu.s,  and  by  the  Spirit 
of  our  God. 

12  All  things  are  lawful  unto  me,  but  all  things 
are  not  expedient :  all  things  are  lawful  for  me, 
but  I  will  not  be  brought  under  the  power  of  any. 

13  Meats  for  the  belly,  and  the  belly  for  meats: 
but  God  Hhall  destroy  both  it  and  them.  Now 
the  body  (is)  not  for  fornication,  but  for  the  Lord  ; 
and  the  Lord  for  the  body. 

"What  are  the  different  interpretations  of  the  words 
ye  are  wanked  ? 

IVh.'it  is  meant  by  saying  ye  are  sanctified? 

What  is  Justilication  ? 

"What  is  the  connection  of  the  last  two  clauses  with 
what  precedes  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  phrase  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord  JenvH  ? 

Why  is  the  Holy  Ghost  called  "the  Spirit  of  our 
God  "  ? 


LESSON  XIL— Chapter  VL  Vs.  12-20. 

Wliat  is  the  Huhject  of  this  paragraph  ? 
What  was  the  abuse  of  the  doctrine  of  Christian 
liberty  made  by  some  of  the  Corinthians? 
How  does  the  apostle  correct  that  abuse  ? 

V.  12. — In  what  sense  and  to  what  extent  is  the 
saying,  "all  thinj^s  are  lawful,"  to  he  understood  ? 

What  are  the  limitations  which  the  apostle  attaches 
to  the  use  of  our  Christian  liberty? 

V.  13. — On  wliat  ground  did  some  of  the  Corin- 
thians regard  the  sin  here  mentioned  a  matter  of  in- 
difference ? 

Ilow  does  Paul  answer  their  argument  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTUIANS.  35 

14  And  Clotl  liatli  both  raised  up  tlic  T^ord,  and 
will  also  raiso  up  us  hy  his  own  ])o\vtu-. 

If)  Know  yo.  not,  that,  your  bodicis  arc  the  mem- 
bers of  (jhrist?  shall  1  tluMi  take  the  nienil)ers  of 
Clirist,  and  make  (them)  the  members  of  an  har- 
lot y     (lod  forbid. 

10  What !  know  ye  not  that  ho  which  is  joined 
to  an  harlot  is  one  body?  for  two,  saith  he,  shall 
bo  one  flesh. 

17  But  he  that  is  joined  unto  the  Lord  is  ono 
spirit. 

18  Flee  fornication.  Kvery  sin  that  a  man 
doeth,  is  without  the  body ;  ))iit  lu;  that  eommit- 
tetli  fornieation,  sinneth  against  his  own  body. 

19  Wliat !  know  ye  not  tliat  your  body  is  tho 

IFow  does  the  fact  that  tho  ])roHGnt  organiziitiou  of 
tlio  body  is  to  bo  destroyed,  prove  that  moats  bo- 
loHj^  to  tho  class  of  thiiij^s  iiKlid'erent  ? 

In  what  sense  is  "the  body  for  the  Lord,  and  the 
Lord  for  tho  body  "  ? 

V.  14. — How  docs  tho  truth  tau<i:ht  in  the  last  chiuso 
of  tho  preceding  verso  imply  the  resurrection  of  our 
bodies? 

"What  bearing  lias  this  fact  on  tho  a[)ostle'8  subject? 

Vti.  15,  IG. — What  is  the  design  of  these  verses? 

In  what  sense  are  our  bodies  the  mond)ers  of 
Christ  ? 

What  inferenco  does  tho  apostlo  draw  froni  that 
fact? 

V.  17. — In  what  sense  is  ho  that  is  joined  to  tho 
Lord  one  spirit? 

V.  18. — What  is  the  truth  taught  in  this  verso? 

V.  19. — la  what  souso  is  tho  body  tho  tomido  of 
God? 


30  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

temple  of  the  Holy  Ghost  (which  is)  in  you,  which 
ye  have  of  God,  and  ye  are  not  your  own  ? 

20  For  ye  are  bought  with  a  price  :  therefore 
glorify  God  in  your  body,  and  in  your  spirit, 
which  are  God's. 


CHAPTER  YII. 

1  Now  concerning  the  things  whereof  ye  wrote 
unto  me  :  (It  is)  good  for  a  man  not  to  touch,  a 
woman. 

2  Nevertheless,  (to  avoid)  fornication,  let  every 

What  is  the  inference  drawn  from  that  fact  ? 

V.  20. — In  what  sense  is  the  word  hovght  here 
used? 

What  is  the  price  at  which  we  were  bought  ? 

What  duty  flows  from  the  fact  that  we  were  thus 
bought  ? 

What  is  meant  by  glorifying  God  ? 

How  are  we  to  glorify  him  in  our  bodies  ? 


LESSON  XIII.— Chapteb  VH.  Ys.  1-16. 

What  are  the  contents  of  this  chapter  ? 

What  the  special  subject  of  vs.  1-17,  and  of  18-24  ? 

V.  1. — On  what  subjects  had  the  Corinthians  writ- 
ten to  Paul  for  advice  ? 

What  diversity  of  opinion  existed  among  them  as 
to  marriage  ? 

What  was  the  probable  source  of  this  diflierence  of 
opinion  ? 

In  what  sense  is  the  word  good  here  used  ? 

What  determines  its  meaning  ? 

What  is  said  to  be  good  ? 


I 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  37 

man  have  his  own  wife,  and  let  every  woman  have 
her  own  husband. 

3  Let  the  husband  render  unto  the  wife  due 
benevolence  :  and  likewise  also  the  wife  unto  the 
husband. 

4  The  wife  hath  not  power  of  her  own  body, 
but  the  husband  :  and  likewise  also  the  husband 
hath  not  power  of  his  own  body,  but  the  wife, 

5  Defraud  ye  not  one  the  other,  except  (it  be) 
with  consent  for  a  time,  that  ye  may  give  your- 
selves to  fasting  and  prayer ;  and  come  together 
again,  that  Satan  tempt  you  not  for  your  incon* 
tinency. 

6  But  I  speak  this  by  permission,  (and)  not  of 
commandment. 

7  For  I  would  that  all  men  were  even  as  I  my« 
self  But  every  man  hath  his  proper  gift  of  God,, 
one  after  this  manner,  and  another  after  that. 

8  I  say  therefore  to  the  unmarried  and  widows,. 
It  is  good  for  them  if  they  abide  even  as  I. 


V.  2. — What  is  the  general  rule  laid  down  in  this 
verse  ? 

Vs.  3-5. — What  is  the  direction  contained  in  these 
verses  ? 

Vs.  6,  7. — To  what  does  the  word  tJiis  here  refer  ? 
In  what  sense  does  Paul  say  he  speaks  iy  per- 
mission ? 

AVhat  is  the  reason  assigned  why  he  thus  spoke  ? 

Vs.  8,  9, — Who  are  here  meant  by  the  unmarried  f 
What  is  Paul's  opinion  as  here  expressed  ? 
How  may  it  be  proved  that  the  apostle  does  not  in- 
tend to  pronounce  an  unfavorable  judgment  on  mar- 
riage? 

4 


88  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

9  But  if  tliey  cannot  contain,  let  them  marry  : 
for  it  is  better  to  marry  than  to  burn. 

10  And  unto  the  married  I  command,  (yet)  not 
I,  but  the  Lord,  Let  not  the  wife  depart  from  (her) 
husband  : 

11  But  and  if  she  depart,  let  her  remain  un- 
married, or  be  reconciled  to  (her)  husband  :  and 
let  not  the  husband  put  away  (his)  wife. 

12  But  to  the  rest  speak  I,  not  the  Lord  :  If 
any  brother  hath  a  wife  that  believeth  not,  and 
she  be  pleased  to  dwell  with  him,  let  him  not  put 
her  away. 

13  And  the  woman  which  hath  an  husband  that 
believeth  not,  and  if  he  be  pleased  to  dwell  with 
her,  let  her  not  leave  him. 

14  For  the  unbeliving  husband  is  sanctified  by 

Vs.  10,  11. — What  is  the  command  contained  in 
these  verses  ? 

Wliat  is  the  distinction  which  Paul  here  makes  be- 
tween what  he  says,  and  what  the  Lord  said  ? 

"What  is  the  law  which  is  laid  down  respecting  the 
perpetuity  of  the  marriage  tie  ? 

If  a  woman  separates  from  her  husband,  what  does 
the  apostle  say  is  her  duty  ? 

Vs.  12,  13. — Who  are  here  meant  by  the  rest  ? 

What  is  the  rule  prescribed  when  one  party  in  the 
marriage  contract  is  a  Christian,  and  the  other  a  Jew 
or  Pagan  ? 

V.  14. — What  is  the  argument  in  this  verse  to  show 
that  these  mixed  marriages  are  not  unholy  ? 

In  what  sense  is  the  unbelieving  person  sanctified 
by  the  believing  ? 

In  what  sense  are  the  children  of  believers  said  to 
be  Tioly  ? 

What  does  this  prove  as  to  infant  baptism  ? 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  39 

the  wife,  and  the  unbelieving  wife  is  sanctified  by 
the  huslDand  :  else  were  your  children  unclean  ; 
but  now  are  they  holy. 

15  But  if  the  unbelieving  depart,  let  him  de- 
part. A  brother  or  a  sister  is  not  under  bondage 
in  such  (cases) ;  but  God  hath  called  us  to  peace. 

16  For  what  knowest  thou,  0  wife,  whether 
thou  shalt  save  (thy)  husband  ?  or  how  knowest 
thou,  0  man,  whether  thou  shalt  save  (thy)  wife  ? 

17  But  as  God  hath  distributed  to  every  man, 
as  the  Lord  hath  called  every  one,  so  let  him  walk. 
And  so  ordain  I  all  churches. 


V.  15. — What  is  the  doctrine  contained  in  this 
verse  ? 

What  gives  this  passage  its  special  importance  ? 

How  can  this  passage  be  reconciled  with  what  our 
Lord  teaches  in  Matt.  v.  32  ?  • 

In  what  sense  is  the  Christian  husband  or  wife  said 
to  be  "not  bound",  if  the  unbelieving  party  departs? 

What  is  the  import  and  bearing  of  the  last  clause 
of  this  verse  ? 

V.  16. — What  is  the  connection  between  this  verse 
and  the  preceding  ? 

What  reason  does  it  assign  why  these  mixed  mar- 
riages should  not  be  dissolved  ? 


LESSON  XIV.— Chaptee  VII.  Vs.  17-40. 

F.  17. — What  is  the  general  principle  laid  down  in 
this  verse  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  expression,  "  as  God  hath  dis- 
tributed to  every  man  "  ? 

What  does  the  word  called  here  mean  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  last  clause  of  the  verse  ? 


40  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

18  Is  any  man  called  being  circumcised  ?  let 
him  not  become  uucircumcised.  Is  any  called  in 
uncircumcision  ?  let  him  not  be  circumcised. 

19  Circumcision  is  nothing,  and  uncircumcision 
is  nothing,  but  the  keeping  of  the  commandments 
of  God. 

20  Let  every  man  abide  in  the  same  calling 
wherein  he  was  called. 

21  Art  thou  called  (being)  a  servant  ?  care  not 
for  it  5  but  if  thou  mayest  be  made  free,  use  (it) 
rather, 

22  For  he  that  is  called  in  the  Lord,  (being) 


V.  18. — What  is  the  application  here  made  of  the 
principle  laid  down  in  verse  17  ? 

V.  19. — Why  should  those  called  in  uncircumcision 
remain  in  that  state  ? 
9  In  what  sense  is  uncircumcision  nothing  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  and  bearing  of  the  last  clause  ? 

V.  20. — What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  calling 
in  this  verse  ? 

What  is  the  nature  of  the  injunction  which  the 
verse  contains  ? 

V.  21. — ^What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  here  ren- 
dered servant  f 

What  are  the  two  interpretations  given  to  the  latter 
part  of  the  verse  ? 

Which  of  the  two  is  to  be  preferred  ? 

V.  22. — What  is  the  connection  between  this  verse 
and  the  21st  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  phrase  '*  called  in  the 
Lord"? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  expression,  "  the  Lord's 
freeman  "  ? 

What  is  the  argument  in  this  verse  ? 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  41 

a  servant,  is  the  Lord's  freeman  :  likewise  also  he 
that  is  called,  (being)  free,  is  Christ's  servant. 

23  Ye  are  bought  with  a  price ;  be  not  ye  the 
servants  of  men. 

24  Brethren,  let  every  man,  wherein  he  is  called, 
therein  abide  with  Grod. 

25  Now  concerning  virgins  I  have  no  command- 
ment of  the  Lord  :  yet  I  give  my  judgment,  as 
one  that  hath  obtained  mercy  of  the  Lord  to  be 
faithful. 

26  I  suppose  therefore  that  this  is  good  for  the 


V.  23. — To  whom  does  the  word  ye  here  refer  ? 

"What  is  meant  by  being  bought  with  a  price? 

What  inference  does  Paul  draw  from  our  standing 
in  this  relation  to  Christ  ? 

In  what  sense  does  he  forbid  us  to  be  the  servants 
of  men  ? 

V.  24. — What  is  the  meaning  of  this  verse,  and  es- 
pecially of  the  words,  with  God  ? 

V.  25. — What  is  the  force  of  the  particle  here  ren- 
dered note  f 

Who  are  intended  under  the  designation  mrgins  ? 

What  does  Paul  mean  by  saying  he  "  had  no  com- 
mandment of  the  Lord  "  ? 

If  what  follows  is  not  of  the  nature  of  a  command, 
how  is  it  to  be  regarded  ? 

What  gave  the  advice  of  the  apostle  peculiar 
weight  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  faithful? 

In  what  sense  is  fidelity  a  mercy  ? 

Who  is  here  meant  by  "  the  Lord  "  ? 

How  does  this  verse  prove  the  divinity  of  Christ  ? 

V.  26. — What  is  the  opinion  which  the  apostle  here 
expresses  ? 


42  QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 

present  distress,  (I  say),  that  (it  is)  good  for  a  man 
so  to  be. 

27  Art  thou  bound  unto  a  wife  ?  seek  not  to 
be  loosed.  Art  thou  loosed  from  a  wife  ?  seek 
not  a  wife. 

28  But  and  if  thou  marry,  thou  hast  not  sinned ; 
and  if  a  virgin  marry,  she  hath  not  sinned.  Nev- 
ertheless, such  shall  have  trouble  in  the  flesh  :  but 
I  spare  you. 

29  But  this  I  say,  brethren,  the  time  (is)  short : 
it  remaineth,  that  both  they  that  have  wives  be  as 
though  they  had  none  ; 

30  And  they  that  weep,  as  though  they  wept 
not ;  and  they  that  rejoice,  as  though  they  rejoiced 
not ;  and  they  that  buy,  as  though  they  possessed 
not; 

31  And  they  that  use  this  world,  as  not  abusing 
(it) ;  for  the  fashion  of  this  world  passeth  away. 

32  But  I  would  have  you  without  carefulness. 

"What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  good  as  here 
used? 

What  is  the  ground  of  the  opinion  here  expressed  ? 

"What  is  meant  by  the  phrase  "  the  present  dis- 
tress "  ? 

F.  27. — ^What  is  the  substance  of  this  verse  ? 

V.  28. — What  does  this  verse  teach  ? 
In  what  sense  is  the  word  flesTi  here  used  ? 
What  is  the  meaning    of  the  last  clause  of  the 
verse  ? 

Vs.  29-31. — What  is  the  reason  here  assigned  why 
marriage  was  inexpedient  ? 

How  may  the  words  rendered  "the  time  is  short" 
be  interpreted  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  fashion  of  the  world  ? 


QUESTIONS    ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  43 

He  that  is  unmarried  caretli  for  the  things  that 
belong  to  the  Lord,  how  he  may  please  the  Lord  : 

33  But  he  that  is  married  careth  for  the  things 
that  are  of  the  world,  how  he  may  please  (his) 
wife. 

34  There  is  difference  (also)  between  a  wife  and 
a  virgin.  The  unmarried  woman  careth  for  the 
things  of  the  Lord,  that  she  may  be  holy  both  in 
body  and  in  spirit :  but  she  that  is  married  careth 
for  the  things  of  the  world,  how  she  may  please 
(her)  husband. 

35  And  this  I  speak  for  your  own  profit ;  not 
that  I  may  cast  a  snare  upon  you,  but  for  that 
which  is  comely,  and  that  ye  may  attend  upon  the 
Lord  without  distraction. 

36  But  if  any  man  think  that  he  behaveth  him- 
self uncomely  toward  his  virgin,  if  she  pass  the 
flower  pf  (her)  age,  and  need  so  require,  let  him 
do  what  he  will,  he  sinneth  not :  let  them  marry. 

37  Nevertheless,  he  that  standeth  steadfast  in 

Vs.  32,  33. — What  is  the  apostle's  third  reason  why 
he  wished  the  Corinthians  to  remain  unmarried  ? 

V.  S4. — What  is  the  meaning  of  this  verse  ? 
In  what  sense  is  the  word  holy  here  used  ? 

V.  85. — What  is  meant  by  "  casting,  a  snare  "  upon 
them? 
What  is  the  meaning  of  the  latter  part  of  this  verse  ? 

V.  36. — To  whom  is  this  verse  addressed  ? 
What  is  here  meant  by  the  words  "behave  un- 
seemly "  ? 

F.  37. — What  is  here  meant  by  "standing  steadfast 
in  his  heart "  ?  and  by  having  "  power  over  his  own 
wUl"? 


44  QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 

his  heart,  having  no  necessity,  but  hath  power  over 
his  own  will,  and  hath  so  decreed  in  his  heart  that 
he  will  keep  his  virgin,  doeth  well. 

38  So  then  he  that  giveth  (her)  in  marriage 
doeth  well ;  but  he  that  giveth  (her)  not  in  mar- 
riage doeth  better. 

39  The  wife  is  bound  by  the  law  as  long  as  her 
husband  liveth ;  but  if  her  husband  be  dead,  she 
is  at  liberty  to  be  married  to  whom  she  will ;  only 
in  the  Lord. 

40  But  she  is  haj^pier  if  she  so  abide,  after  my 
judgment  :  and  I  think  also  that  I  have  the  Spirit 
of  (xod. 

V.  38. — What  is  taught  in  this  verse  ? 

V.  39. — What  doctrine  concerning  the  nature  of 
marriage  is  here  taught  ? 

What  is  meant  by  "  only  in  the  Lord  "  ? 

V.  40. — What  is  meant  by  having  the  Spirit  ? 
What  is  the  force  of  the  words,  /  thinh,  as  here 
used? 


LESSON  XY.— Chapter  YIII.  Vs.  1-13. 

What  are  the  contents  of  this  chapter  ? 

How  far  does  the  consideration  of  the  subject  here 
introduced  extend  ? 

How  can  the  teachings  of  the  apostle  be  reconciled 
with  the  decrees  of  the  council  of  Jerusalem  as  re- 
corded in  Acts  15  :  29  ? 

What  was  the  origin  of  the  dispute  among  the  Co- 
rinthians about  the  lawfulness  of  eating  heathen  sac- 
rifices ? 

On  what  grounds  did  the  liberal  among  them  defend 
the  lawfulness  of  eating  such  sacrifices  ? 

How  far  did  the  apostle  agree  with  them  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  45 


CHAPTER  VIII. 

1  Now  as  toucliing  things  offered  unto  idols,  we 
know  that  we  all  have  knowledge.  Knowledge 
puffeth  up,  but  charity  edifieth. 

2  And  if  any  man  think  that  he  knoweth  any 
thing,  he  knoweth  nothing  yet  as  he  ought  to 
know. 

3  But  if  any  man  love  G-od,  the  same  is  known 
of  him. 

4  As  concerning  therefore  the  eating  of  those 

How  does  he  limit  tlie  application  of  the  principles 
which  he  admitted  to  be  correct  ? 

V.  1. — How  were  the  early  Christians  exposed  to 
the  danger  of  being  involved  in  the  idolatrous  usages 
of  their  neighbours  ? 

What  disposition  was  made  of  the  victims  offered 
in  sacrifice? 

What  part  of  this  verse  should  be  included  in  the 
parenthesis  ? 

Who  are  referred  to  by  the  pronoun  ice  in  this 
verse  ? 

What  is  the  knowledge  here  referred  to  ? 

Who  are  meant  by  we  all  ? 

How  is  this  verse  to  be  reconciled  with  verse  7  ? 

What  kind  of  knowledge  does  Paul  ssij puffeth  up  ? 

Wliat  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  here  rendered 
cliarity  ? 

What  effect  is  ascribed  to  love  ? 

V.  2, — What  is  the  distinction  between  love  and 
knowledge  ? 

What  is  the  criterion  of  true  knowledge  ? 

V.  3. — How  are  love  and  knowledge  related  ?   . 
What  are  the  different  explanations  of  the  expres- 
sion •'  known  of  God  "  ? 


46  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

things  that  are  offered  in  sacrifice  unto  idols,  we 
know  that  an  idol  (is)  nothing  in  the  world,  and 
that  (there  is)  none  other  God  but  one. 

5  For  though  there  be  that  are  called  gods, 
whether  in  heaven  or  in  earth,  as  there  be  gods 
many,  and  lords  many, 

6  But  to  us  (there  is  but)  one  God,  the  Father, 
of  whom  (are)  all  things,  and  we  in  him ;  and  one 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  whom  (are)  all  things,  and 
we  by  him, 

7  Howbeit  (there  is)  not  in  every  man  that 


V.  4. — How  is  the  connection  here  resumed  ? 

In  what  sense  is  the  word  idol  here  used  f 

What  are  the  two  interpretations  of  the  words 
rendered  an  idol  is  nothing  ? 

Which  of  those  interpretations  is  to  be  preferred  ? 

In  what  sense  can  it  be  true  that  there  is  no  false 
god  in  the  world  ? 

How  is  this  to  be  reconciled  with  verses  10-19  21  ? 

V.  5. — What  are  the  two  interpretations  which 
this  verse  admits  of? 

In  what  sense  are  there  many  gods  ?  and  how  is 
this  reconciled  with  the  declaration  that  there  is  but 
one  God  ? 

V.  6. — To  whom  does  the  word  us  here  refer  ? 
In  what  sense  is  there  but  one  God  ? 
What  is  meant  by  saying  all  things  are  of  him  ? 
What  do  the  words  rendered,  we  are  in  Mm^  mean  ? 
In  Avhat  sense  is  the  word  Lord  here  used  ? 
Who  is  that  one  Lord  ? 
What  is  here  affirmed  of  him  ? 
What  is  the  force  of  the  expression  through  him  ? 
What  is  in  this  clause  meant  by  all  things  ? 
What  is  the  meaning  of  the  phrase  we  hy  him  ? 
How  does  this  verse  prove  the  divinity  of  Christ  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  47 

knowledge  :  for  some  with  conscience  of  the  idol 
unto  this  hour  eat  (it)  as  a  thing  offered  unto  an 
idol ;  and  their  conscience  being  weak  is  defiled. 

8  But  meat  commendeth  us  not  to  God  :  for 
neither,  if  we  eat,  are  we  the  better;  neither,  i^' 
we  eat  not,  are  we  the  worse. 

9  But  take  heed  lest  by  any  means  this  liberty 
of  yours  become  a  stumbling-block  to  them  that 
are  weak. 

10  For  if  any  man  see  thee,  which  hast  know- 

V.  7. — What  is  tJie  knowledge  here  meant  ? 

In  Avhat  sense  is  that  kno^vledge  not  in  all  Chris- 
tians ? 

What  does  the  expression,  conscience  of  an  idol, 
mean  ? 

With  what  are  the  words  until  now  to  be  con- 
nected ? 

What  is  a  weah  conscience  ? 

In  what  sense  is  the  conscience  said  to  be  defiled  ? 

V.  8. — What  is  meant  by  the  expression,  commend 
us  to  God  f 

How  does  the  apostle  prove  or  illustrate  the  decla- 
ration that  meat  does  not  commend  us  to  God  ? 

Does  this  verse  contain  a  principle  of  the  Corin- 
thians, or  one  sanctioned  by  the  apostle  ? 

What  is  the  second  interpretation  which  this  text 
will  bear  ? 

What  is  the  objection  to  it  ? 

V.  9. — By  what  principle  is  the  exercise  of  our 
Christian  liberty  limited  ? 

What  does  the  word  here  rendered  liberty  mean  ? 
What  is  here  meant  by  a  stumhling-'block  ? 
Who  are  the  iceah  f 

V.  10.— What  is  the  connection  of  this  verse  with 
the  preceding  ? 


48  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

ledge,  sit  at  meat  in  the  idol's  temple,  shall  not 
the  conscience  of  him  which  is  weak  be  embold- 
ened to  eat  those  things  which  are  offered  to 
idols ; 

11  And  through  thy  knowledge  shall  the  weak 
brother  perish,  for  whom  Christ  died  ? 

12  But  when  ye  sin  so  against  the  brethren, 
and  wound  their  weak  conscience,  ye  sin  against 
Christ. 

13  Wherefore,  if  meat  make  my  brother  to 
offend,  I  will  eat  no  flesh  while  the  world  standeth, 
lest  I  make  my  brother  to  offend. 

"What  is  the  meaning  of  the  phrase  thee  having 
Tcnowledge  ? 

What  position  did  the  ancients  assume  at  table  ? 

On  what  occasions  were  feasts  made  in  the  temple  ? 

On  what  ground  does  Paul  here  dissuade  Christians 
from  attending  those  feasts  ? 

What  is  the  view  given  of  this  subject  in  the  tenth 
chapter  ? 

How  are  the  two  views  to  be  reconciled  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  here  rendered 
emboldened  f 

V.  11. — What  is  the  consequence  which  Paul  say  a 
must  follow  when  a  man  violates  his  conscience  ? 

By  what  consideration  is  the  duty  of  self-denial,  for 
the  sake  of  our  brethren  here,  enforced  ? 

How  can  any  perish  for  whom  Christ  died  ? 

V.  12. — What  is  meant  by  wounding  the  conscience 
of  the  weak  ? 

In  what  sense  is  a  sin  against  the  brethren  a  sin 
against  Christ  ? 

F.  13. — What  does  the  word  offend  mean  ? 
What  is  the  rule  of  duty  prescribed  or  assumed  in 
this  verse  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  49 


CHAPTER  IX. 

1  Am  I  not  an  apostle  ?  am  I  not  free  ?  have 
I  not  seen  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ?  are  not  ye  my 
work  in  the  Lord  ? 


What  is  the  true  doctrine  of  expediency  as  a  ground 
of  obhsration  ? 


LESSON  XVI.— Chapter  IX.  Ys.  1-18. 

What  are  the  contents  of  this  chapter  ? 

What  is  the  subject  of  discussion  in  vs.  1-18  ? 

What  the  design  of  vs.  19-23  ?  Ditto  as  to  vs. 
24-27  ? 

How  does  Paul  prove  his  apostleship  in  vs.  1-3  ? 

What  right  does  he  specify  as  belonging  to  him  as 
an  apostle,  or  as  a  minister  of  Christ,  vs.  4-6  ? 

What  is  the  first  argument  in  support  of  his  right 
to  be  sustained  by  the  church,  v.  7  ? 

Wliat  is  the  second  argument,  vs.  8-10  ?  The  third, 
V.  11?  The  fourth,  v.  12?  The  fifth,  v.  18?  The 
sixth,  V.  14  ? 

With  what  design  did  he  prove  his  right  to  be  sup- 
ported ?  and  why  did  he  not  avail  himself  of  it,  vs. 
15-18  ? 

In  what  other  forms  did  Paul  manifest  a  spirit  of 
concession,  vs.  19-23? 

Why  is  such  self-denial  necessary,  vs.  24-27  ? 

V.  1. — What  is  the  proper  order  of  the  first  two 
clauses  of  this  verse  ? 

In  what  sense  does  Paul  say  he  is  free  ? 

What  is  included  in  his  claim  to  be  an  apostle  ? 

By  what  kind  of  evidence  was  the  divine  commis- 
sion of  the  apostles  proved  ? 

Why  could  no  man  be  an  apostle  who  had  not  seen 
the  Lord  Jesus  ? 
5 


50  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

2  If  I  be  not  an  apostle  unto  others,  yet  doubt- 
less I  am  to  you  :  for  the  seal  of  mine  apostleship 
are  ye  in  the  Lord. 

3  Mine  answer  to  them  that  do  examine  me  is 
this  : 

4  Have  we  not  power  to  eat  and  to  drink  ? 

5  Have  we  not  power  to  lead  about  a  sister,  a 
wife,  as  well  as  other  apostles,  and  (as)  the  breth- 
ren of  the  Lord,  and  Cephas  ? 

G  Or  I  only  and  Barnabas,  have  not  we  power 
to  forbear  working  ? 

In  what  sense  were  the  Corinthians  Paul's  work  ? 

"What  is  the  meaning  here  of  tlie  words  in  the 
Lord  f 

What  is  the  connection  of  this  verse  with  the  pre- 
ceding cliapter  ? 

Y.  2. — "What  is  the  meaning  here  of  the  words  if  to 
others  f 

In  what  sense  were  the  Corinthians  the  seal  of  Paul's 
apostleship  ? 

How  far  is  success  in  the  ministry  a  proof  of  a  di- 
vine commission  ? 

V.  3. — To  what  does  the  word  this  here  refer  ? 
What  answer  did  Paul  give  to  those  who  called  in 
question  his  apostleship  ? 

"jt;  4. — What  does  the  woY([poiDer  here  mean? 

What  are  the  explanations  of  the  right  which  the 
apostle  here  claims  ? 

How  does  the  context  decide  w^hich  of  tliese  ex- 
planations is  to  be  preferred  ? 

y;  5, — What  right  does  the  apostle  here  claim  ? 
What  bearing  has  this  verse  on  the  Romish  dogma 
of  the  celibacy  of  the  clergy  ? 

Who  were  the  "  brethren  of  the  Lord  "  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  51 

7  Who  goetli  a  warfare  any  time  at  Lis  own 
charges  ?  who  planteth  a  vineyard,  and  eateth  not 
of  the  fruit  thereof?  or  who  feedeth  a  flock,  and 
eateth  not  of  the  milk  of  the  flock  ? 

8  Say  I  these  things  as  a  man  ?  or  saith  not 
the  law  the  same  also  ? 

9  For  it  is  written  in  the  law  of  Moses,  Thou 
shalt  not  muzzle  the  mouth  of  the  ox  that  tread- 
eth  out  the  corn.     Doth  Grod  take  care  for  oxen  ? 

10  Or  saith  he  (it)  altogether  for  our  sakes  ? 
For  our  sakes,  no  doubt,  (this)  is  written  :  that  he 
that  plougheth  should  plough  in  hope ;  and  that 


V.  6. — In  what  sense  had  Paul  the  right  to  "  forbear 
working  "  ? 

What  is  elsewhere  recorded  of  Barnabas  ? 

V.  T. — What  is  the  argument  here  presented  in 
proof  that  ministers  have  a  right  to  be  supported  by 
the  church? 

V.  8. — What  is  the  second  argument  ? 
What  does  the  phrase  "  to  speak  as  a  man  "  mean  ? 
What  tloes  the  word  laic  mean,  and  what  is  its  sense 
here? 

V.  9. — What  is  the  connection  indicated  by  the 
word/o»r  .^ 

How  does  tlie  passage  quoted  from  the  Law  prove 
the  apostle's  doctrine  ? 

What  was  the  ancient  mode  of  threshing  grain  ? 

In  what  sense  does  Paul  deny  that  God  caretli  for 
oxen? 

V.  10. — What  do  the  words  translated  altogether 
here  mean  ? 

Wliat  does  Paul  teach  Avas  the  design  of  the  law 
which  he  had  quoted  ? 


52  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    COftlNTHIANS. 

he  that  thresheth  in  hope  should  be  partaker  of  his 
hope. 

11  If  we  have  sown  unto  you  spiritual  things, 
(is  it)  a  great  thing  if  we  shall  reap  your  carnal 
things  ? 

12  If  others  be  partakers  of  (this)  power  over 
you,  (are)  not  we  rather  ?  Nevertheless  we  have 
not  used  this  power ;  but  suffer  all  things,  lest  we 
should  hinder  the  gospel  of  Christ. 

13  Do  ye  not  know  that  they  which  minister 
about  holy  things  live  (of  tlie  things)  of  the  tem- 
ple ?  and  they  which  wait  at  the  altar  are  partak- 
ers with  the  altar  ? 

14  Even  so  hath  the  Lord  ordained  that  they 
which  preach  the  gospel  should  live  of  the  gos- 
pel. 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  expression  "  to  partake 
of  his  hope  "  ? 

V.  11. — What  is  here  meant  by  spiritual  things, 
and  by  carnal  things  ? 

What  is  the  argument  contained  in  this  verse  ? 

Y.  12. — What  is  the  argument  in  this  verse  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  expression,  "  this  power  over 
you  "  ? 

What  does  the  word  suffer  here  mean  ? 

Why  did  Paul  forego  his  right  to  be  supported  by 
the  church  ? 

V.  13.  What  does  the  phrase  "  minister  about  holy 
things ,"  mean  ? 

What  is  the  argument  in  this  verse  ? 

Y.  14. — What  is  the  force  of  the  words  even  so  in 
this  verse  ? 

Who  is  here  meant  by  Lord  ? 

What  is  the  ordinance  of  Christ  here  asserted? 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  53 

15  But  I  have  used  none  of  these  things  :  nei- 
ther have  I  written  these  things,  that  it  should  be 
so  done  unto  me  :  for  (it  were)  better  for  me  to 
die,  than  that  any  man  should  make  my  glorying 
void. 

16  For  though  I  preach  the  gospel,  I  have  no- 
thing to  glory  of :  for  necessity  is  laid  upon  me ; 
yea,  woe   is  unto  me,  if  I  preach  not  the  gospel ! 

17  For  if  I  do  this  thing  willingly,  I  have  a 
reward  :  but  if  against  my  will,  a  dispensation  (of 
the  gospel)  is  committed  unto  me. 

18  What  is  my  reward  then  ?     (Yerily)  that, 


"Where  in  the  gospels  do  we  find  the  record  of  this 
ordinance  ? 

V.  15. — To  what  do  the  words  these  things  here 
refer  ? 

For  what  purpose  did  the  apostle  present  the  fore- 
going arguments  ? 

"What  does  he  mean  by  his  glorying  ? 

How  could  it  be  made  void  ? 


LESSOI:^  XVII.— Chapter  IX.  Vs.  16-27. 

V.  16. — Why   was  not  preaching  a  glorying  or 
ground  of  boasting  to  him  ? 

V.  17. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 
What  does  the  word  ^oilUngly  here  mean  ? 
In  what  sense  did  Paul  preach  the  gospel  against 
his  will  f 

What  is  meant  by  "  a  dispensation  of  the  gospel "  ? 
In  what  sense  was  that  committed  to  Paul  ? 

V.  18.— What  does  Paul  here  mean  by  his  reward  f 
What  was  his  ground  of  boasting  ? 
5* 


64  QUESTIONS    ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

when  I  preach  the  gospel,  I  may  make  the  gospel 
of  Christ  without  charge,  that  I  abuse  not  my 
power  in  the  gospel. 

19  For  though  I  be  free  from  all  (men),  yet 
have  I  made  myself  servant  unto  all,  that  I  might 
gain  the  more. 

20  And  unto  the  Jews  I  became  as  a  Jew,  that 
I  might  gain  the  Jews  ;  to  them  that  are  under 
the  law,  as  under  the  law,  that  I  might  gain  them 
that  are  under  the  law  ; 

21  To  them  that  are  without  law,  as  without 
law,  (being  not  without  law  to  God,  but  under  the 
law  to  Christ,)  that  I  might  gain  them  that  are 
without  law. 

22  To  the  weak  became  I  as  weak,  that  I  might 
gain  the  weak  :  I  am  made  all  things  to  all  (men), 
that  I  might  by  all  means  save  some. 

In  what  sense  was  preaching  gratuitously  a  ground 
of  boasting? 

"What  does  the  word  here  rendered  abiise  mean  ? 

V.  19. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 

In  what  sense  was  Paul  free  from  all  men  ? 

In  what  sense  did  he  make  himself  servant  to  all  ? 

For  what  purpose  did  he  do  this  ? 

Y.  20. — In  what  sense  did  he  become  a  Jew  ? 
"Who  are  meant  by  those  iinder  the  law  ? 
In  what  sense  did  Paul  become  as  one  under  the 
law? 

Y.  21. — Who  are  meant  by  those  icithout  law? 
In  what  sense  did  Paul  become  as  without  law  ? 
What  does  he  mean  by  the  explanation  contained 
in  the  parenthesis  in  this  verse  ? 

Y.  22. — Who  are  meant  by  the  weak  ? 
How  did  Paul  become  as  weak  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  55 

23  And  this  I  do  for  the  gospel's  sake,  that  I 
might  be  partaker  thereof  with  (you). 

24  Know  ye  not  that  they  which  run  in  a  race 
run  all,  but  one  receiveth  the  prize  ?  So  run, 
that  ye  may  obtain. 

25  And  every  man  that  striveth  for  the  mas- 
tery is  temperate  in  all  things.  Now  they  (do  it) 
to  obtain  a  corruptible  crown ;  but  we  an  incor- 
ruptible. 

26  I  therefore  so  run,  not  as  uncertainly ;  so 
fight  I,  not  as  one  that  beateth  the  air  : 

27  But  I  keep  under  my  body,  and  bring  (it) 

How  did  he  become  aU  things  to  all  men  ? 

V.  23. — What  was  Paul's  principle  of  action  as 
stated  in  this  Terse  ? 

What  is  meant  by  being  "  a  partaker  of  the  gos- 
pel"? 

V.  24. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 
To  what  games  does  the  apostle  here  refer  ? 
What  does  the  word  translated  race  properly  mean  ? 
What  was  the  law  of  the  game  to  which  the  apos- 
tle here  refers  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  the  expression  so  run  ? 

V.  25. — What  is  meant  here  by  being  temperate  ? 

What  self-denial  was  exercised  by  the  competitors 
in  the  ancient  games  ? 

What  application  does  the  apostle  make  of  the  fact 
to  which  he  refers  ? 

V.  26. — What  is  the  force  here  of  the  word  there- 
fore ? 

Wliat  is  meant  by  running  uncertainly  ? 
What  does  heating  tlie  air  mean  ? 

F.  27. — What  do  the  words  rendered,  Tceep  under 
my  hody^  literally  mean  ? 


66  QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 

into  subjection  :  lest  that  by  any  means,  when  I 
have  preached  to  others,  I  myself  should  be  a 
castaway. 


CHAPTER  X. 

1  Moreover,  brethren,  I  would  not  that  ye 
should  be  ignorant,  how  that  all  our  fathers  were 
under  the  cloud,  and  all  passed  through  the  sea ; 


What  was  the  design  or  purpose  of  the  apostle  in 
exercising  this  self-control  ? 

In  what  sense  is  the  word  reprobate  or  castaway 
here  used  ? 

How  could  Paul  with  his  faith  fear  becoming  a 
castaway  ? 


LESSON  Xym.— Chaptee  X.  Vs.  1-13. 

What  are  the  natural  divisions  of  this  chapter  ? 

What  is  the  design  of  the  first  paragraph,  vs.  1-]  3  ? 

How  does  he  here  enforce  his  exhortation  to  self- 
denial  ? 

To  what  distinguishing  privileges  of  the  Israelites 
does  he  refer  in  vs.  1-4? 

What  was  their  fate  ? 

How  does  their  fate  serve  as  a  warning  to  us  ? 

What  further  instruction  from  the  case  of  the  Israel- 
ites does  the  apostle  here  present?   vs.  7-13. 

y.  1. — What  is  the  connection  between  this  verse 
and  the  preceding  chapter  ? 

What  is  the  design  of  the  verse  ? 

In  what  sense  were  the  Israelites  the  fathers  of  the 
Corinthian  Christians  ? 

In  what  sense  were  they  under  the  cloud  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  67 

2.  And  were  all  baptized  unto  Moses  in  the 
cloud  and  in  the  sea ; 

3  And  did  all  eat  the  same  spiritual  meat ; 

4  And  did  all  drink  the  same  spiritual  drink; 
for  thej  drank  of  that  spiritual  Rock  that  followed 
them  :  and  that  Rock  was  Christ. 

5  But  with  many  of  them  God  was  not  well 
pleased :  for  they  were  overthrown  in  the  wilder- 
ness. 

6  Now  these  things  were  our  examples,  to  the 

V.  2. — In  what  sense  were  they  baptized  unto 
Moses  ? 

How  may  it  be  proved  that  there  is  no  allusion  here 
to  the  mode  of  baptism  ? 

What  is  the  point  of  analogy  between  baptism  and 
the  facts  referred  to  in  the  history  of  the  Israelites  ? 

V.  3. — To  what  event  does  this  verse  refer  ? 

What  are  the  different  interpretations  of  the  word 
spiritual  as  here  used  ? 

What  are  the  reasons  in  support  of  the  one  pre- 
ferred ? 

V.  4. — In  what  sense  was  the  water  which  flowed 
from  the  rock  spiritual  ? 

In  what  sense  did  the  Rock  follow  them  ? 

What  is  m^ant  by  calling  the  rock  spiritual  ? 

In  what  sense  was  that  rock  Christ  ? 

How  does  this  passage  assume  the  divinity  of 
Christ ! 

From  what  other  passages  of  Scripture  may  it  be 
proved  that  Christ  is  the  Jehovah  of  the  Old  Testa- 
ment ? 

Y.  5. — What  is  the  force  of  hut  in  this  verse  ? 
Who  are  meant  by  the  many  here  mentioned  ? 
What  is  the  proof  of  God's  displeasure  towards 
them? 


58  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

intent  we  should  not  lust  after  evil  things,  as  they 
also  lusted. 

7  Neither  be  ye  idolaters,  as  (were)  some  of 
them  ;  as  it  is  written,  The  people  sat  down  to  eat 
and  drink,  and  rose  up  to  play. 

8  Neither  let  us  commit  fornication,  as  some  of 
them  committed,  and  fell  in  one  day  three  and 
twenty  thousand. 

9  Neither  let  us  tempt  Christ,  as  some  of  them 
also  tempted,  and  were  destroyed  of  serpents. 


V.  6. — What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  here  ren- 
dered examples  ? 

What  does  the  word  to  lust  mean  ? 

To  what  event  in  the  history  of  the  Israelites  does 
this  verse  refer  ? 

What  does  it  teach  us  ? 

F.  7. — In  what  sense  were  the  Israelites  guilty  of 
idolatry  on  the  occasion  here  referred  to  ? 

In  Avhat  danger  of  the  same  sin  did  the  Corinthians 
stand  ? 

How  do  Romanists  and  Protestants  differ  as  to  the 
nature  of  idolatry  ? 

What  hearing  has  this  passage  on  the  subject  ? 

To  what  custom  does  the  latter  part  of  this  verse 
allude  ? 

V.  8. — To  what  event  does  this  verse  refer  ? 

How  were  the  Corinthians  specially  exposed  to  the 
sin  here  mentioned  ? 

What  is  the  apparent  discrepancy  between  this 
verse  and  what  is  stated  in  the  Old  Testament  ? 

How  is  this  apparent  discrepancy  to  be  reconciled  ? 

V.  9. — What  does  the  word  to  tempt  mean  ? 
In  what  sense  do  men  tempt  Christ  ? 
W^hom  did  the  Israelites  tempt  ? 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  59 

10  Neither  miirmiir  ye,  as  some  of  them  also 
murmured,  and  were  destroyed  of  the  destroyer. 

11  Now  all  these  things  happened  unto  them 
for  en  samples  :  and  they  are  written  for  our  ad- 
monition, upon  whom  the  ends  of  the  world  are 
como. 

12  Wlierefore  let  him  that  thinketh  he  staudeth 
take  heed  lest  he  fall. 

13  There  hath  no  temptation  taken  you  but 
such  as  is  common  to  man  :  but  God  (is)  tliithful, 
who  will  not  suffer  you  to  be  tempted  above  that 
ye  are  able ;  but  will  with  the  temptation  also 
make  a  way  to  escape,  that  ye  may  be  able  to 
bear  (it). 

"What  does  this  verse  prove  as  to  the  divinity  of 
Christ  ? 

V.  10. — AVhat  is  it  to  murmur  against  God? 
To  wliat  event  does  this  verse  refer  ? 
"What  is  here  meant  by  the  destroyer  f 

V.  11. — Why  were  these  facts  of  Jewish  history 
recorded  ? 

What  does  the  phrase  "  ends  of  the  world  "  mean  ? 
In  what  age  of  the  world  are  we  living  ? 

V.  12. — What  was  Paul's  design  in  the  preceding 
verses  ? 

What  is  the  exhortation  contained  in  this  verse  ? 

To  what  kind  of  false  security  does  Paul  refer  ? 

What  is  commonly  the  ground  of  false  security  of 
salvation  ? 

What  is  the  ground  of  false  security  as  to  temptation  ? 

V.  13. — What  does  the  word  temptation  here 
mean  ? 

Wliat  does  the  word  rendered,  common  to  man^ 
mean? 


60  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

14  Wherefore,  my  dearly  beloved,   flee   from 
idolatry. 

15  I  speak  as  to  wise  men ;  judge  ye  what  I 
say. 

16  The  cup  of  blessing  which  we  bless,  is  it  not 
the  communion  of   the  blood  of  Christ  ?      The 


In  what  sense  is  God  said  to  hQ  faWiful  ? 
How  does  his  fidehty  secure  his  people  ? 
In  what  sense  is  God  said  to  tenipt  men  ? 


LESSOiT  XIX.— Chaptee  X.  Ys.  14-22. 

What  is  the  subject  of  the  next  paragraph,  vs. 
14-22? 

What  kind  of  idolatry  has  the  apostle  here  in  view  ? 

"What  is  his  argument  to  prove  that  to  eat  of  sacri- 
fices in  a  heathen  temple  was  an  act  of  idolatry  ? 

Wliat  is  the  design  of  vs.  19,  20  ? 

"What  is  the  conclusion  of  the  argument  as  stated  in 
vs.  21,  22  ? 

Y,  14. — What  is  the  connection  indicated  by  the 
word  loJierefore  ? 

What  is  the  duty  here  enjoined  ? 

Y.  15. — In  what  sense  is  the  word  loise  here  used  ? 
On  what  principles  does  the   apostle  propose   to 
argue  the  question  before  him  ? 

Y.  16. — On  what  assumption  is  the  argument  in 
this  verse  founded  ? 

In  A^^hat  sense  do  the  Reformed  hold  that  a  partici- 
pation of  the  cup  in  the  sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Sup- 
per involves  a  participation  of  his  blood  ? 

What  is  the  Romish  doctrine  on  that  point  ? 

What  is  the  Lutheran  doctrine  on  the  subject  ? 

What  does  the  word  translated  Messing  mean  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  phrase  cuj)  of  Messing  f 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  61 

bread  whicli  we  break,  is  it  not  the  communion  of 
the  body  of  Christ  ? 

17  For  we  (being)  many  are  one  bread,  (and) 
one  body  :  for  we  are  all  partakers  of  that  one 
bread. 

18  Behold  Israel  after  the  flesh :  are  not  they 
which  eat  of  the  sacrifices  partakers  of  the  altar  ? 

19  What  say  I  then  ?  that  the  idol  is  any  thing, 
or  that  which  is  offered  in  sacrifice  to  idols  is  any 
thing  ? 


What  do  the  words,  wliich  ice  Mess,  mean  ? 

"What  is  tlie  meaning  of  the  clause,  "is  it  not  the 
communion  of  the  blood  of  Christ"  ? 

How  does  it  appear  that  the  apostle  is  here  speak- 
ing of  believers  ? 

Wliat  does  the  word  rendered  communion  mean? 

What  is  here  meant  by  the  body  of  Christ  ? 

What  is  the  significance  and  importance  of  the 
words,  which  we  IreaJb  ? 

In  what  sense  do  believers  partake  of  the  body  of 
Christ? 

F.  17. — What  is  the  literal  translation  of  this 
verse  ? 

What  is  the  verse  designed  to  prove  ? 
How  does  it  prove  the  point  intended  ? 
In  what  sense  are  believers  one  body  ? 
What  makes  them  one  body  ? 

V.  18. — Who  are  meant  by  Israel  after  the  flesh  ? 

Why  are  the  Jews  so  called  ? 

To  what  fact  or  usage  does  the  apostle  here  refer  ? 

What  is  meant  by  h^m^  partalcers  of  the  altar  ? 

How  did  eating  of  a  Jewish  sacrifice  bring  him  who 
ate  into  communion  with  the  altar  ? 

What  application  does  the  apostle  intend  should  be 
made  of  this  argument  ? 

6 


62  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

20  But  (I  say),  that  the  things  which  the  Gen- 
tiles sacrifice,  they  sacrifice  to  devils,  and  not  to 
God  :  and  I  would  not  that  ye  should  have  fel- 
lowship with  devils. 

21  Ye  cannot  drink  the  cup  of  the  Lord,  and 
the  cup  of  devils :  ye  cannot  be  partakers  of  the 
Lord's  table,  and  of  the  table  of  devils. 

22  Do  we  provoke  the  Lord  to  jealousy  ?  are 
we  stronger  than  he  ? 

23  All  things  are  lawful  for  me,  but  all  things 


V.  19. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse? 
In  what  sense  does  Paul  deny  that  an  idol  is  any 
thing  ? 

In  what  sense  is  a  sacrifice  to  an  idol  nothing  ? 

V.  20. — What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  hero 
translated  devils? 

What  are  the  reasons  for  the  opinion  that  devils 
here  mean  fallen  angels  ? 

In  what  sense  did  the  heathen  ofier  sacrifices  to 
fallen  angels  ? 

How  could  they  worship  fallen  angels  or  devils 
without  intending  to  do  so  ? 

In  what  seuse  were  the  heathen  in  fellowship  with 
devils  ? 

V.  21. — What  is  here  meant  by  the  cup  of  the 
Lord? 

What  by  the  cup  of  devils  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  table  of  devils? 

What  is  the  nature  of  the  impossibihty  of  uniting 
the  service  of  Christ  and  the  service  of  devils  ? 

V.  22. — What  is  jealousy  ? 

How  do  men  provoke  God  to  jealousy  ? 

Who  is  here  meant  by  the  Lord  ? 

What  does  this  prove  as  to  the  divinity  of  Christ  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  63 

are  not  expedient :  all  things  are  lawful  for  me, 
but  all  things  edify  not. 

24  Let  no  man  seek  his  own,  but  every  man 
another's  (wealth). 

25  Whatsoever  is  sold  in  the  shambles,  (that) 
eat,  asking  no  question  for  conscience'  sake  : 

26  For  the  earth  (is)  the  Lord's,  and  the  ful- 
ness thereof. 

27  If  any  of  them  that  believe  not  bid  you  (to 
a  feast),  and  ye  be  disposed  to  go  ;  whatsoever  is 
set  before  you,  eat,  asking  no  question  for  con- 
science' sake. 


LESSON  XX.— Chapter  X.  Vs.  23-33. 

V.  23. — What  is  the  subject  of  the  paragraph  from 
verse  23  to  the  end  of  the  chapter  ? 

"What  is  here  meant  by  "  all  things  "  ? 

By  what  principles  is  our  liberty  in  things  indiffer- 
ent limited  ? 

V.  24. — What  is  the  rule  of  duty  prescribed  in  this 
verse  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  wealth  as  here 
used? 

V.  25. — Why  was  it  admissible  to  eat  of  the  meat 
offered  to  an  idol  when  bought  in  the  market  ? 

What  are  the  different  modes  of  explaining  the  last 
clause  of  tliis  verse  ? 

Which  interpretation  is  to  be  preferred,  and  why  ? 

V.  26. — Whence  is  this  passage  quoted  ? 

Wiih  wiiat  view  is  it  here  cited? 

What  is  meant  by  the  fulness  of  the  earth  ? 

V.  27. — What  does  this  verse  teach  as  to  when  it 
was  lawful  to  eat  these  sacrifices  ? 


64  QUESTIONS   ON   I,    CORINTHIANS, 

28  But  if  any  man  say  unto  you,  This  is  offered 
in  sacrifice  unto  idols,  eat  not  for  his  sake  that 
shewed  it,  and  for  conscience'  sake  :  for  the  earth 
(is)  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 

29  Conscience,  I  say,  not  thine  own,  but  of  the 
other  :  for  why  is  my  liberty  judged  of  another 
(man's)  conscience  ? 

30  For  if  I  by  grace  be  a  partaker,  why  am  I 
evil  spoken  of  for  that  for  which  I  give  thanks  ? 

31  Whether  therefore  ye  eat,  or  drink,  or  what- 
soever ye  do,  do  all  to  the  glory  of  God. 

32  Give  none  offence,  neither  to  the  Jews,  nor 
to  the  Gentiles,  nor  to  the  church  of  God  : 

33  Even  as  I  please  all  (men)  in  all  (things,) 


"What  liberty  as  to  social  intercourse  with  the 
heathen  did  the  apostles  sanction  ? 

V.  28. — Who  is  meant  here  by  ani/  one  ? 
When  was  a  Christian  required  to  abstain  from  eat- 
mg  sacrificial  meat  at  a  private  table  ? 
Why  was  he  bound  to  abstain  ? 

Vs.  29,  30. — Whose  conscience  is  here  referred  to  ? 

What  are  the  different  interpretations  which  the 
following  clause  admits  of  ? 

Which  of  these  interpretations  should  be  preferred, 
and  why  ? 

What  is  meant  by  partaking  hy  grace  f 

V.  31.— What  is  meant  by  the  glory  of  God  ? 
What  is  the  rule  of  duty  here  prescribed  ? 
Why  is  a  view  to  the  glory  of  God  the  highest  prin- 
ciple of  action  ? 

V.  32. — What  does  the  word  offence  mean  ? 
Who  are  here  meant  by  the  Jews  and  Gentiles  ?  and 
who  by  the  Church  of  God  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  65 

not  seeking  mine  own  profit,  but  the  (profit)  of 
many,  that  they  may  be  saved. 


CHAPTER  XI. 

1  Be  ye  followers  of  me,  even  as  I  also  (am)  of 
Christ. 

2  Now  I  praise  you,  brethren,  that  ye  remem- 

V.  33. — How  does  the  apostle  enforce  the  exhor- 
tation which  he  had  given  ? 

How  has  the  principle  that  we  should  become  all 
things  to  all  men  been  abused  ? 

By  what  principles  should  our  concessions  to  opin- 
ions and  practices  of  other  men  be  regulated  ? 


LESSON  XXL— Chapter  XL  Vs.  1-16. 

What  are  the  contents  of  this  chapter  ? 

"What  were  the  abuses  in  the  conduct  of  the  public 
assemblies  in  Corinth  which  Paul  corrects  in  this  and 
the  following  chapters  ? 

Wliat  was  the  indecorum  as  to  dress  which  the 
Christian  women  in  Corinth  were  chargeable  with  ? 

"What  is  the  general  principle  which  should  regulate 
men  and  women  in  matters  of  dress  ? 

What  significancy  was  in  the  East  attached  to  the 
use  of  the  veil  ? 

On  what  principle  did  the  apostle  condemn  its  being 
laid  aside  ? 

How  does  the  apostle  prove  the  subordination  of 
the  woman  to  the  man  ? 

How  is  this  subordination  limited? 

V.  1. — How  far  are  we  to  imitate  even  good  men  ? 
V.  2. — What  is  the  force  of  the  particle  noio  ? 
6* 


66  QUESTIONS   OX   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

ber  me  in  all  things,  and  keep  the  ordinances,  as 
I  delivered  (them)  to  you. 

3  But  I  would  have  you  know,  that  the  head 
of  every  man  is  Christ ;  and  the  head  of  the 
woman  (is)  the  man ;  and  the  head  of  Christ  (is) 
God. 

4  Every  man  praying  or  prophesying,  having 
(his)  head  covered,  dishonoureth  his  head. 

5  But  every  woman  that  prayeth  or  prophe- 
sieth  with  (her)  head  uncovered  dishonoureth  her 
head  ;  for  that  is  even  all  one  as  if  she  were 
shaven. 

6  For  if  the  woman  be  not  covered,  let  her  also 


For  what  does  tlie  apostle  praise  the  Corinthians  ? 
What  does  the  word  tradition  here  mean  ? 

V.  3. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse,  and  what 
general  principle  does  it  contain  ? 

In  what  sense  is  Christ  the  head  of  the  man,  the 
man  the  head  of  the  woman,  and  God  the  head  of 
Christ  ? 

How  can  this  subordination  of  Christ  to  God  be 
reconciled  with  his  divinity  ? 

Y.  4, — How  does  what  is  said  in  this  verse  follow 
from  what  is  said  in  verse  3  ? 
What  is  meant  by  prophesying  ? 
Why  should  not  a  man  pray  with  his  head  covered  ? 
What  is  meant  by  "  dishonouring  his  head  "  ? 

V.  5. — Why  should  a  woman  pray  with  her  head 
covered  ? 

In  what  sense  does  she  dishonour  her  head  by  lay- 
ing aside  the  veil  ? 

What  kinds  of  veils  did  the  Grecian  women  wear  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  last  clause  of  this  verse  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  67 

be  shorn :  but  if  it  be  a  shame  for  a  woman  to  be 
shorn  or  shaven,  let  her  be  covered. 

7  For  a  man  indeed  ought  not  to  cover  (his) 
head,  forasmuch  as  he  is  the  image  and  glory  of 
God  :  but  the  woman  is  the  glory  of  the  man. 

8  For  the  man  is  not  of  the  woman ;  but  the 
woman  of  the  man. 

9  Neither  was  the  man  created  for  the  woman  ; 
but  the  woman  for  the  man. 

10  For  this  cause  ought  the  woman  to  have 
power  on  (her)  head  because  of  the  angels. 

11  Nevertheless  neither  is  the  man  without  the 
woman,  neither  the  woman  without  the  man,  in 
the  Lord. 

F.  6. — Why  was  it  a  shame  for  a  woman  to  be 
shorn  ? 

'  V.  7. — Why  w^as  it  a  disgrace  to  a  man  to  be 
veiled  ? 

In  what  sense  is  the  man  said  to  be  the  image  of 
God? 

In  what  sense  is  the  woman  the  glory  of  the  man  ? 

Vs.  8,  9. — What  is  the  design  of  these  verses  ? 

What  is  the  first  proof  here  given  of  the  subordi- 
nation of  the  w^oman  to  the  man  ? 

What  is  the  second  ? 

How  does  this  mode  of  arguing  prove  the  inspira- 
tion of  the  Old  Testament? 

V.  10. — What  does  the  word  poicei'  in  this  verse 
mean? 

What  are  the  different  interpretations  of  the  word 

'  f 
What  is  the  true  meaninji:  of  the  verse  ? 


V.  11. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse? 

What  is  its  meaning  ? 

What  do  the  words  in  the  Lord  here  mean ' 


68  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

12  For  as  the  woman  (is)  of  the  man,  even  so 
(is)  the  man  also  bj  the  woman ;  but  all  things 
of  God. 

13  Judge  in  yourselves  :  is  it  comely  that  a 
woman  pray  unto  God  uncovered  ? 

14  Doth  not  even  nature  itself  teach  you,  that, 
if  a  man  have  long  hair,  it  is  a  shame  unto  him  ? 

15  But  if  a  woman  have  long  hair,  it  is  a  glory 
to  her  :  for  (her)  hair  is  given  her  for  a  covering. 

16  But  if  any  man  seem  to  be  contentious,  we 
have  no  such  custom,  neither  the  churches  of 
God. 


V.  12. — What  is  the  connection  indicated  by  foi'f 
"What  is  the  bearing  of  the  sentiment,  "  all  things 
are  of  God  "  ? 

V.  13. — To  what  is  the  appeal  here  made  ? 

Vs.  14, 15. — What  does  the  word  nature  here 
mean? 

How  does  nature  teach  what  the  apostle  says  it 
does? 

What  was  the  Jewish  custom  as  to  the  way  in 
which  men  wore  their  hair  ? 

In  what  sense,  or  why,  is  long  hair  a  glory  to  a 
woman  ? 

V.  16. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse? 
What  does  the  Avord  contentious  here  mean  ? 
What   authority  is  due   to   "the   custom   of   the 
churches  "  ? 

What  is  Calvin's  view  of  the  meaning  of  this  verse  ? 
What  are  the  objections  to  that  view  ? 


LESSOIT  XXII.— Chapter  XL  Vs.  lT-34. 
What  is  the  subject  of  this  paragraph  ? 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  69 

17  Now  in  this  that  I  declare  (unto  you)  I 
praise  (you)  not,  that  ye  come  together  not  for  the 
better,  but  for  the  worse. 

18  For  first  of  all,  when  ye  come  together  in  the 
church,  I  hear  that  there  be  divisions  among  you ; 
and  I  partly  believe  it. 

19  For  there  must  be  also  heresies  among  you, 
that  they  which  are  approved  may  be  made  mani- 
fest among  you. 

20  When  ye  come  together  therefore  into  one 
place,  (this)  is  not  to  eat  the  Lord's  supper. 

What  were  the  peculiar  disorders  attending  the 
celebration  of  the  Lord's  Supper  in  Corinth  ? 

What  was  the  origin  of  them  ? 

How  does  the  apostle  correct  them  ? 

What  are  the  inferences  which  he  draws  from  the 
original  institution  of  this  sacrament  ? 

V.  17. — What  does  the  word  rendered  declaring 
properly  mean  ? 

To  what  does  the  word  this  here  refer  ? 

What  is  the  thing  for  which  he  does  not  praise 
them  ? 

V.  18. — What  do  the  words  j^rs^  of  all  here  mean  ? 

Where  is  the  second  cause  or  ground  of  censure  in- 
troduced ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  church  as  hero 
used? 

What  was  the  nature  of  the  divisions  here  spoken  of? 

V.  19. — What  does  the  word  heresies  here  mean? 

Why  are  heresies  necessary  ? 

In  what  sense  is  the  word  approved  to  be  taken  ? 

F.  20. — What  is  the  connection  of  this  verse  with 
what  precedes  ? 

What  does  the  phrase  "  it  is  not  to  eat  the  Lord's 
Supper  "  mean  ? 


70  QUESTIONS   ON    I,   COEINTHIANS. 

21  For  in  eating  every  one  taketh  before  (other) 
his  own  supper  :  and  one  is  hungry,  and  another 
is  drunken. 

22  What !  have  ye  not  houses  to  eat  and  to 
drink  in  ?  or  despise  ye  the  church  of  God,  and 
shame  them  that  have  not  ?  What  shall  I  say 
to  you  ?  shall  I  praise  you  in  this  ?  I  praise 
(you)  not. 

23  For  I  have  received  of  the  Lord  that  which 
also  I  delivered  unto  you,  That  the  Lord  Jesus, 


Why  i8  this  sacrament  called  the  Lord's  Supper  ? 
"What  did  the  Corinthians  make  of  it  ? 

F.  21. — Why  was  not  the  supper  celebrated  by  the 
Corinthians  the  Lord's  Supper  ? 

How  are  we  to  understand  the  word  drunken  here  ? 

How  can  so  great  a  corruption  of  this  sacrament,  at 
so  early  a  period,  be  accounted  for  ? 

Y.  22. — What  are  the  two  grounds  here  mentioned 
on  which  the  apostle  condemned  the  conduct  of  the 
Corinthians  ? 

How  did  they  pervert  the  Lord's  Supper  ? 

How  did  they  show  contempt  for  their  brethren  ? 

What  does  ^'  the  church  of  God  "  here  mean  ? 

What  does  the  phrase  "those  who  have  not" 
mean? 

Y.  23. — What  is  here  the  force  oi  for  ? 

In  what  sense  are  the  words,  "  I  received  of  the 
Lord,"  to  be  understood  ? 

How  may  it  be  proved  from  this  that  Paul  re- 
ceived his  knowledge  of  the  gospel  by  direct  reve- 
lation. 

What  objections  are  made  to  the  common  interpre- 
tation of  this  passage,  and  how  are  they  to  be  an- 
swered ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  71 

tte  (same)  night  in  wliich  lie  was  betrayed,  took 
bread  : 

24  And  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake 
(it),  and  said,  Take,  eat ;  this  is  my  body,  which  is 
broken  for  you  :  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me. 

25  After  the  same  manner  also  (he  took)  the 

What  account  did  Paul  receive  of  the  institution  of 
the  Lord's  Supper  ? 

What  signilicancy  or  weight  is  due  to  the  fact  that 
this  ordinance  was  instituted  on  the  night  in  which 
our  Lord  was  betrayed  ? 

Why  do  we  not  celebrate  this  ordinance  at  night? 

What  kind  of  bread  did  Jesus  use  on  this  occasion  ? 

Why  do  we  not  use  unleavened  bread  ? 

What  is  the  custom  of  Greek,  Latin  and  Lutheran 
churches  as  to  this  point  ? 

F.  24. — What  do  the  words,  Jiamiig  given  tJianlcs^ 
express  ? 

What  other  phrase  is  used  to  express  the  same  act  ? 

Why  did  Christ  break  the  bread  ? 

Why  should  this  part  of  the  service  be  retained  ? 

What  churches  omit  it,  and  why  ? 

And  said,  What  did  our  Lord  say  on  the  occasion 
referred  to  ? 

What  is  the  Protestant  interpretation  of  the  words 
"  this  is  my  body  "  ? 

What  is  the  Romish  interpretation  ? 

What  is  the  Lutheran  explanation  ? 

What  are  the  reasons  in  favour  of  the  Protestant 
interpretation  ? 

How  are  the  worsls  hroTcenfor  you  to  be  explained  ? 

What  is  included  in  the  command,  this  do  f 

What  is  the  primary  design  of  the  Lord's  Supper  ? 

What  makes  it  a  memorial  of  Christ  ? 

V.  25. — What  do  the  words  after  the  same  manner 
here  imply  ? 


72  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

cup,  when  he  had  supped,  saying,  This  cup  is  the 
new  testament  in  my  blood  :  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as 
ye  drink  (it),  in  remembrance  of  me. 

26  For  as  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink 
this  cup,  ye  do  shew  the  Lord's  death  till  he  come. 

27  Wherefore  whosoever  shall  eat  this  breads 
and  drink  (this)  cup  of  the  Lord,  unworthily, 
shall  be  guilty  of  the  body  and  blood  of  the 
Lord. 

When  did  Christ  take  the  cup  ? 

"What  did  he  say  respecting  it  ? 

In  what  sense  is  the  word  rendered  testament  used 
in  the  New  Testament  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  phrase  "  testament  or  cove- 
nant in  my  blood,"  or  "blood  of  the  covenant  "  ? 

What  covenant  was  ratified  by  the  blood  of 
Christ  ? 

How  does  his  blood  ratify  the  covenant  of  grace  ? 

What  do  we  do  when  we  take  the  cup  as  the  seal 
of  the  covenant  ? 

On  what  condition  is  the  sacrament  a  means  of 
grace  ? 

What  is  that  we  must  believe  in  order  to  expe- 
rience the  benefit  of  this  ordinance  ? 

What  is  implied  in  the  command,  "  this  do  ye  "  ? 

What  is  the  import  of  the  last  clause  of  the  verse  ? 

V.  26. — What  is  the  inference  which  the  apostle 
here  draws  from  the  account  which  he  had  received 
of  the  institution  of  the  Lord's  Supper  ? 

How  is  this  sacrament  a  declaration  of  the  death  of 
Christ? 

How  does  this  verse  show  that  the  Lord's  Supper 
was  not  a  temporary  institution  ? 

V.  27. — What  is  the  force  of  wherefore  ? 

What  is  the  inference  here  stated  ? 

What  is  meant  by  eating  or  drinking  unworthily  I 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  73 

28  But  let  a  man  examine  himself,  and  so  let 
him  eat  of  (that)  bread,  and  drink  of  (that)  cup. 

29  For  he  that  eateth  and  drinketh  unworthily^ 
eateth  and  drinketh  damnation  to  himself,  not  dis- 
cerning the  Lord's  body. 

30  For  this  cause  many  (are)  weak  and  sickly 
among  you,  and  many  sleep. 

31  For  if  we  would  judge  ourselves,  we  should 
not  be  judged. 

32  But  when  we  are  judged,  we  are  chastened 
of  the  Lord,  that  we  should  not  be  condemned  with 
the  world. 


"What  is  meant  by  being  "  guilty  of  the  body  and 
blood  of  the  Lord  "  ? 

V.  28. — What  is  the  inference  here  drawn  ? 
What  is  the  object  of  the  self-examination  here 
enjoined  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  the  words  "  and  so  let  him  eat "  ? 

V.  29. — What  is  the  meaning  of  "eating  judgment 
to  himself"? 

What  is  the  original  meaning  of  the  word  damna- 
tion^ and  what  does  it  mean  here  ? 

Why  do  those  who  come  to  the  Lord's  table  un- 
worthily incur  the  judgments  of  God  ? 

What  is  meant  by  "not  discerning  the  Lord's 
body"? 

Y.  30.— What  is  the  force  of  the  Avords  for  this 
cause  ? 

What  were  the  judgments  which  the  Corinthians- 
had  incurred  ? 

V.  31.— What  is  the  connection  indicated  hyfor? 
What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  judge  in  the  two 
clauses  of  this  verse  ? 
7 


74  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

33  Wherefore,  my  brethren,  when  ye  come  to- 
gether to  eat,  tarry  one  for  another. 

34  And  if  any  man  hunger,  let  him  eat  at 
home ;  that  ye  come  not  together  unto  condem- 
nation. And  the  rest  will  I  set  in  order  when  I 
come. 


CHAPTER  XII. 

1  Now  concerning  spiritual  (gifts),  brethren,  I 
would  not  have  you  ignorant. 


F.  82. — What  was  the  design  of  the  judgments 
here  spoken  of? 

What  does  the  word  world  here  mean  ? 

F«.  38,  84. — To  what  two  great  evils  in  the  mode 
in  which  the  Corinthians  celebrated  the  Lord's  Supper 
do  these  ver.'^es  refer  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  the  word  rendered  to  set  in 
order  f 

On  what  ground  w^ere  the  apostles  authorized  to 
determine  and  order  all  matters  relating  to  divine 
worship  ? 

What  are  the  two  extreme  views  which  have  been 
taken  of  the  sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper  ? 

How  is  the  true  doctrine  presented  in  the  standards 
of  our  church  ? 


LESSON"  XXni.— Chapter  XIL  Ys.  1-11. 

What  is  the  subject  of  this  chapter  ? 

What,  according  to  the  ancient  prophecies,  was  to 
be  the  distinguishing  characteristic  of  the  new  dispen- 
sation ? 

What  is  the  design  of  vs.  1-8  ? 

In  what  light  are  these  spiritual  gifts  presented  in 

vs.  4r-1  ? 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  75 

2  Ye  know  that  ye  were  Gentiles,  carried  away 
unto  these  dumb  idols,  even  as  ye  were  led. 

3  Wherefore  I  give  you  to  understand,  that  no 
man  speaking  by  the  Spirit  of  God  calleth  Jesus 
accursed :  and  (that)  no  man  can  say  that  Jesus 
is  the  Lord,  but  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 


How  are  they  classified  in  vs.  8-10  ? 

In  what  relation  do  they  stand  to  the  Spirit  ?  v.  11. 

What  are  the  points  of  analogy  between  the  human 
body  and  the  church  as  presented  in  vs.  12-27  ? 

What  are  the  inferences  which  the  apostle  draws 
from  this  analogy? 

What  application  to  the  offices  of  the  church  does 
the  apostle  make  of  what  he  had  said?    vs.  28-31. 

V.  1. — What  is  the  force  of  the  particle  now,  as  here 
used  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  Avord  spiritual? 

V.  2. — Why  does  Paul  remind  them  of  their  former 
condition  ? 

What  characteristics  of  their  heathen  state  are  here 
brought  into  view  ? 

Wiiy  are  the  gods  of  the  heathen  here  designated  as 
dinnb  idols  ? 

In  what  sense  were  they  carried  away  ? 

V.  3. — What  is  the  force  of  wJierefore  f 

AVhat  is  the  test  by  which  the  character  of  those 
who  professed  to  be  spiritual  was  to  be  tried  ? 

What  is  meant  by  speaking  in  or  hy  the  Spirit  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  and  scriptural  usage  of  the 
word  rendered  accursed  ? 

What  is  the  affirmative  form  in  which  the  test  of 
truth  is  presented  ? 

In  what  sense  is  the  word  Lord  to  be  taken  ? 

In  what  sense  is  it  true  that  no  man  can  call  Jesus 
Lord  except  by  the  Holy  Ghost  ? 


76  QUESTIONS    0!f    I.    CORINTHIANb. 

4  Now  there  are  diversities  of  gifts,  but  the 
same  Spirit. 

5  And  there  are  differences  of  administrations, 
but  the  same  Lord. 

6  And  there  are  diversities  of  operations,  but  it 
is  the  same  God  which  worketh  all  in  all. 

7  But  the  manifestation  of  the  Spirit  is  given 
to  every  man  to  profit  withal. 

8  For  to  one  is  given  by  the  Spirit  the  word  of 
wisdom ;  to  another  the  word  of  knowledge  by 
the  same  Spirit ; 


What  other  passages  of  Scripture  teach  the  doctrine 
here  taught  ? 

How  does  this  passage  teach  us  what  is  the  cardinal 
doctrine  of  the  gospel  ? 

Vs.  4-6. — What  is  here  taught  concerning  spiritual 
gifts  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  the  words  gifts,  ministrations^ 
and  operations,  as  here  used  ? 

What  other  explanation  may  be  given  of  these 
verses  ? 

V.  7. — What  is  the  connection  indicated  by  hut  ? 

How  are  the  words  to  every  man  to  be  explained  ? 

What  is  meant  by  manifestation  of  the  Spirit  ? 

What  is  the  end  for  which  these  spiritual  gifts  were 
conferred  ? 

On  what  principle  are  the  gifts  enumerated  in  the 
following  verse  arranged  ? 

V.  8. — What  is  the  connection  indicated  \)j  for  ? 

What  are  the  different  explanations  of  the  expres- 
sion, "  the  word  of  wisdom '"  ? 

What  are  the  different  explanations  of  the  expres- 
sion, "  the  word  of  knowledge  "  ? 

V.  9. — What  was  the  special  gift  of  faith  f 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  77 

9  To  another  faith  by  the  same  Spirit ;  to  an- 
other the  gifts  of  healing  by  the  same  Spirit ; 

10  To  another  the  working  of  miracles ;  to  an- 
other prophecy  ;  to  another  discerning  of  spirits ; 
to  another  (divers)  kinds  of  tongues ;  to  another 
the  interpretation  of  tongues  : 

11  But  all  these  worketh  that  one  and  the 
selfsame  Spirit,  dividing  to  every  man  severally  as 
he  will. 

12  For  as  the  body  is  one,  and  hath  many  mem- 

What  was  the  gift  of  healing  ? 

V.  10. — What  does  the  phrase  rendered  worTcing  of 
miracles  mean  ? 

What  was  the  gift  of  prophecy  ? 

What  was  the  gift  of  discerning  of  spirits  ? 

What  was  the  gift  of  tongues  ? 

What  account  of  this  gift  is  given  in  the  Acts  ? 

By  what  other  arguments  is  the  nature  of  this  gift 
determined  ? 

What  other  than  the  common  explanation  is  given 
of  this  gift  ? 

AVhat  are  the  objections  made  to  the  common  ex- 
planation, and  how  are  these  objections  to  be  an- 
swered ? 

What  was  the  nature  of  the  gift  of  interpretation  of 
tongues  ? 

Why  could  not  the  speaker  in  a  foreign  language 
interpret  what  lie  said  ? 

V.  11. — What  is  taught  concerning  these  gifts  in 
this  verse  ? 

How  does  this  verse  establish  the  personality  and 
divinity  of  the  Holy  Spirit  ? 


LESSON  XXIV.— Chaptee  XII.  Ys.  12-31. 
V.  12.— What  is  the  force  oi  for  ? 
7* 


78  QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 

bers,  and  all  the  members  of  that  one  body,  being 
many,  arc  one  body  :  so  also  (is)  Christ. 

13  For  by  one  Spirit  are  we  all  baptized  into 
one  body,  whether  (we  be)  Jews  or  Gentiles, 
"whether  (we  be)  bond  or  free ;  and  have  been  all 
made  to  drink  into  one  Spirit. 

14  For  the  body  is  not  one  member,  but  many. 

15  If  the  foot  shall  say,  Because  I  am  not  the 
hand,  I  am  not  of  the  body ;  is  it  therefore  not 
of  the  body  ? 

16  And  if  the  ear  shall  say,  Because  I  am  not 
the  eye,  I  am  not  of  the  body ;  is  it  therefore  not 
of  the  body  ? 

17  If  the  whole  body   (were)    an  eye,  where 


What  is  tlie  point  of  analogy  between  tlie  body  and 
the  clmrch  ? 

AVhy  is  the  word  Christ  hero  used  for  tlie  body  of 
Christ  ? 

F.  13. — In  what  relation  does  this  verse  stand  to 
the  preceding  ? 

What  are  the  reasons  for  doubting  whether  the 
apostle  here  refers  to  the  ordinance  of  baptism.? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  words  unto  one  body  ? 

What  makes  the  cliurch  one  ? 

What  is  the  true  interj)retation  of  the  last  clause  of 
this  verse  ? 

Y.  14. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 
What  does  tlie  word  member  here  mean  ? 
How  far  does  wliat  is  here  said  apply  to  the  relation 
of  different  Christian  denominations  to  each  other  ? 

Vs.  15,  16. — What  is  the  conclusion  here  drawn 
from  the  preceding  doctrine  ? 

F.  17. — What  is  the  meaning  of  this  verse  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  79 

(were)  the  hearing  ?     If  the  whole  (were)  hearing, 
where  (were)  the  smelling  ? 

18  But  now  hath  God  set  the  members  every 
one  of  them  in  the  body,  as  it  hath  pleased  hiin. 

19  And  if  they  were  all  one  member,  v/hcre 
(were)  the  body  ? 

20  But  now  (are  they)  many  members,  yet  but 
one  body. 

21  And  the  eye  cannot  say  unto  the  hand,  I 
have  no  need  of  thee  :  nor  again  the  head  to  the 
feet,  I  have  no  need  of  you. 

22  Nay,  much  more  those  members  of  the  body, 
which  seem  to  be  more  feeble,  are  necessary  : 

23  And  those  (members)  of  ihe  body,  which 
we  think  to  be  less  honourable,  upon  these  we  be- 
stow more  abundant  honour ;  and  our  uncomely 
(parts)  have  more  abundant  comeliness. 

24:  For  our  comely  (parts)  have  no  need  :  but 


F.  18. — What  is  the  force  of  the  words  lut  now  ? 
On  what  ground  does  the  apostle  here  rest  the  duty 
of  contentment  with  our  position  and  gifts  ? 

Vs.  19,  20. — In  what  relation  do  these  verses  stand 
to  what  precedes  ? 

V.  21. — What  is  the  inference  here  drawn  ? 
How  is  all  ground  of  pride  removed  by  what  is 
here  taught  ? 

Vs.  22,  23. — What  is  the  fourth  inference  from  the 
apostle's  doctrine  ? 

What  members  of  the  body  are  referred  to  as 
feeble  ? 

What  are  the  corresponding  members  of  the  church? 

What  is  the  great  moral  lesson  here  taught  ? 

V.  24. — What  do  the  words  liath  no  need  mean  ? 


80  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

God  hath,  tempered  the  body  together,  having 
given  more  abundant  honour  to  that  (part)  which 
lacked  : 

25  That  there  should  be  no  schism  in  the  body ; 
but  (that)  the  members  should  have  the  same  care 
one  for  another. 

26  And  whether  one  member  suffer,  all  the 
members  suffer  with  it ;  or  one  member  be  hon- 
oured, all  the  members  rejoice  with  it. 

27  Now  ye  are  the  body  of  Christ,  and  mem- 
bers in  particular. 

28  And  God  hath  set  some  in  the  church,  first 
apostles,  secondarily  prophets,  thirdly  teachers, 
after  that  miracles,  then  gifts  of  healings,  helps, 
governments,  diversities  of  tongues. 


What  is  meant  by  saying  God  Tiath  tempered  the 
body  ? 

AVhat  is  the  design  of  God  in  thus  organizing  the 
human  body  ? 

Vs.  25,  26, — What  does  the  word  schism  mean  ? 
What  is  the  law  of  sympathy  in  the  body  ? 

V.  27.  What  is  the  meaning  of  this  verse  ? 
In  w^hat  relation  are  Christians  here  represented  as 
standing  to  each  otlier  ? 

What  test  of  Christian  character  is  here  laid  down  ? 

V.  28. — In  what  relation  is  this  verse  to  the  pre- 


Who  were  apostles?  who  were  prophets?  w^ho 
teachers?  y^ho  helps?  who  governments ? 

What  does  this  w^hole  passage  teach  as  to  the  rela- 
tion between  gifts  and  offices  in  the  church  ? 

How  is  any  man  to  know  whether  he  is  called  to 
any  particular  office  ? 

What  is  the  province  of  the  church  in  the  premises  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  81 

29  (Are)  all  apostles  ?  (are)  all  prophets  ?  (are) 
all  teachers  ?  (are)  all  workers  of  miracles  ? 

30  Have  all  the  gifts  of  healing  ?  do  all  speak 
with  tongues  ?  do  all  imterpret  ? 

31  But  covet  earnestly  the  best  gifts  :  and  yet 
shew  I  unto  you  a  more  excellent  way. 


CHAPTEK  XIII. 

1  Though  I  speak  with  the  tongues  of  men  and 
of  angels,  and  have  not  charity,  I  am  become  (as) 
sounding  brass,  or  a  tinkling  cymbal. 


Vs.  29,  30. — What  is  the  design  of  these  verses? 

V.  31. — What  does  the  word  covet  here  mean? 
What  is  meant  by  the  best  gifts  ? 
What  is  the  meaning  of  the  words  rendered  more 
excellent  way  ? 
What  way  does  the  apostle  mean  ? 


LESSOiT  XXV.— Chapter  XIII.  Vs.  1-13. 

What  is  the  subject  of  this  chapter  ? 
With  what  other  gifts  is  love  here  compared  ? 
What  ground  of  the  superiority  of  love  is  presented 
in  vs.  4-7,  and  what  in  the  verses  following  ? 

What  is  the  primary  meaning  of  the  word  charity  ? 
What  are  the  objections  to  its  use  in  this  chapter  ? 

V.  1. — What  is  meant  by  the  tongues  of  men  and 
of  angels  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  the  words  /  am  hecome  f 

What  is  here  meant  by  sounding  brass  ? 

What  kinds  of  cymbals  were  in  use  among  the  He- 
brews ? 


82  QUESTIONS    ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

2  And  tliougli  I  have  (the  gift  of)  prophecy, 
and  understand  all  mysteries,  and  all  knowledge ; 
and  though  I  have  all  faith,  so  that  I  could  re- 
move mountains,  and  have  not  charity,  I  am 
nothing. 

3  And  though  I  hestow  all  my  goods  to  feed 
(the  poor),  and  though  I  give  my  body  to  be 
burned,  and  have  not  charity,  it  profiteth  me 
nothing. 

4  Charity  suffereth  long,  (and)  is  kind  ;  charity 
envieth  not;  charity  vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not 
puffed  up. 


Which  kind  is  here  indicated  by  the  phrase  tinMing 
cymbal  f 

V.  2.  What  are  the  three  gifts  here  alluded  to  ? 
What  are  the  two  interpretations  which  this  verse 
admits  of? 

What  is  meant  by  mysteries  ? 

What  does  the  word  knowledge  here  mean  ? 

What  is  here  meant  hy  faith  ? 

V.  3. — What  does  this  verse  teach  ? 
What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  translated  to 
feed  f 

What  is  meant  by  giving  the  tody  to  he  burnt  ? 

V.  4. — What  characteristics  of  love  are  brought 
into  view  in  this  connection  ? 

What  is  long-suffering  ? 

What  does  the  word  rendered  kind  mean  ? 

What  is  the  full  meaning  of  the  word  rendered 
envieth  ? 

What  is  the  full  meaning  as  to  the  two  other  ex- 
pressions here  used  ? 

V.  5. — How  are  the  first  three  clauses  of  this  verse 
to  be  explained  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  83 

5  Doth  not  behave  itself  unseemly,  seeketh  not 
her  own,  is  not  easily  provoked,  thinketh  no  evil ; 

6  Rejoiceth  not  in  iniquity,  but  rejoiceth  in  the 
truth ; 

7  Beareth  all  things,  believeth  all  things,  hopeth 
all  things,  endureth  all  things. 

8  Charity  never  faileth  :  but  whether  (there  be) 
prophecies,  they  shall  fail ;  whether  (there  be) 
tongues,  they  shall  cease ;  whether  (there  be) 
knowledge,  it  shall  vanish  away. 

9  For  we  know  in  part,  and  we  prophesy  in 
part. 

10  But  when  that  which  is  perfect  is  come, 
then  that  which  is  in  part  shall  be  done  away. 

11  When  I  was  a  child,  I  spake  as  a  child,  I 


What  are  the  different  interpretations  which  the 
last  clause  of  the  verse  admits  of? 

V.  6. — What  is  the  general  meaning  of  this  verse  ? 
What  does  the  word  translated  iniquity  mean  ? 
What  is  here  meant  by  the  truth  f 

V.  7. — What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  rendered 
'beareth  ? 

In  what  sense  does  love  believe  and  hope  all 
things  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  the  word  translated  endureth  ? 

V.  8. — What  is  the  peculiar  excellence  of  love  here 
specified  ? 

In  what  sense  are  prophecies  to  fail  ? 

In  what  sense  is  knowledge  to  vanish  away  ? 

Vs.  9,  10. — Why  are  the  gifts  above  mentioned  to 
pass  away  ? 

What  are  the  two  illustrations  used  by  the  apostle? 

V.  11. — In  what  sense  is  the  word  child  here  used  ? 


84  QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 

understood  as  a  child,  I  thought  as  a  child  :  but 
when  I  became  a  man,  I  put  away  childish  things. 

12  For  now  we  see  through  a  glass,  darkly ;  but 
then  face  to  face  :  now  I  know  in  part ;  but  then 
shall  I  know  even  as  also  I  am  known. 

13  And  now  abideth  faith,  hope,  charity,  these 
three  ;  but  the  greatest  of  these  (is)  charity. 

What  is  the  distinction  between  the  words  rendered 
1  understood^  and  /  tJiouglit? 

What  is  the  distinction  between  the  present  and  the 
future  here  presented  ? 

V.  12, — In  what  relation  does  this  verse  stand  to 
the  preceding  ? 

What  are  the  different  interpretations  of  the  pre- 
position translated  through  ? 

What  does  the  word  rendered  glass  mean  ? 

What  is  the  figure  here  employed  ? 

What  do  the  words  rendered  darhly  mean  ? 

In  what  sense  are  the  revelations  of  God  enigmas  f 

What  is  meant  by  face  to  face  ? 

In  Avhat  sense  can  it  be  said  we  shall  know  as  we 
are  hnoicn  f 

V.  13. — What  is  the  meaning  of  this  verse  if  the 
words  and  now  are  inferential,  signifying,  since  things 
are  so  ? 

In  what  sense  can  faith  and  hope  be  said  to  abide 
in  a  future  state  ? 

If  the  words  and  now  relate  to  time,  what  is  the 
meaning  of  the  verse  ? 

In  what  sense  is  love  greater  than  faith  and  hope  ? 


LESSON  XXYI.— Chaptek  XIV.  Vs.  1-9. 

What  are  the  contents  of  this  chapter  ? 
On  what  grounds  is  prophecy  said  to  be  greater 
than  the  gift  of  tongues  ?    Vs.  1-5. 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  85 


CHAPTER  XIV. 

1  Follow  after  charity,  and  desire  spiritual 
(gifts),  but  rather  that  je  may  prophesy. 

2  For  he  that  speaketh  iu  an  (unknown)  tongue 
spoaketh  not  unto  men,  but  unto  God  :  for  no  man 
understandeth  (him) ;  howbeit  in  the  spirit  he 
speaketh  mysteries. 

3  But  he  that  prophesieth  speaketh  unto  men 
(to)  edification,  and  exliortation,  and  comfort. 

4  He   that  speaketh  in  an  (unknown)  tongue 

How  does  Paul  prove  that  he  who  speaks  with 
tongues  does  not  edify  the  church  ?     Vs.  6-11. 

What  inference  does  he  draw  from  this  ?    Vs.  12-20. 

"What  warning  and  instruction  does  he  draw  from 
the  dealing  of  God  with  the  Hebrews  ?    Vs.  22-25. 

V.  1. — What  principles  had  the  apostle  established 
in  the  preceding  chapter  ? 

What  inference  does  he  here  draw  from  those  prin- 
ciples ? 

What  are  the  two  gifts  which  are  here  compared  ? 

V.  2. — What  is  taught  in  this  verse  ? 
In  what  sense  does  he  wlio  speaks  with  tongues, 
speak  to  God  and  not  to  men  ? 
Why  does  he  not  speak  to  men  ? 
What  do  the  words  in  tJie  Spirit  here  mean  ? 
In  what  sense  does  he  speak  mysteries  ? 

V.  0. — What  is  the  difference  between  speaking 
with  tongues  and  prophesying? 

In  what  relation  do  the  words,  edification,  exhor- 
tation, and  comfort,  stand  to  each  ? 

V.  4. — How  does  he  that  speaks  with  tongues 
edify  himself? 
How  does  the  prophet  edify  the  church  ? 
8 


86  QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 

edifieth  himself;  but  he  that  prophesieth  edifieth 
the  church. 

5  I  would  that  ye  all  spake  with  tongues,  but 
rather  that  ye  prophesied  :  for  greater  (is)  he  that 
prophesieth  than  he  that  speaketh  with  tongues, 
except  he  interpret,  that  the  church  may  receive 
edifying. 

G  >>"ow,  brethren,  if  I  come  unto  you  speaking 
with  tongues,  what  shall  I  profit  you,  except  I 
shall  speak  to  you  either  by  revelation,  or  by 
knowledge,  or  by  prophesying,  or  by  doctrine  ? 

7  And  even  things  without  life  giving  sound, 
whether  pipe  or  harp,  except  they  give  a  distinc- 
tion in  the  sounds,  how  shall  it  be  known  what  is 
piped  or  harped  ? 

8  For  if  the  trumpet  give  an  uncertain  sound, 
who  shall  prepare  himself  to  the  battle  ? 


V.  5. — What  does  the  apostle  here  teach  '( 
"Why  was  he  that  prophesied  greater  than  he  who 

spake  with  tongues  ? 
How  does  this  verse  prove  that  to  speak   with 

tongues  was  not  to  speak  inarticulately  ? 

V.  6. — What  does  the  word  now  here  mean  ? 
AVhat  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 
What  is   meant  by   speaking   hj  retelation^   and 
speaking  ly  knowledge? 

How  many  kinds  of  speaking  are  here  mentioned  ? 

V.  7. — What  is  the  design  of  th-e  illustration  here 
employed  ? 

What  is  the  point  of  analogy  between  the  cases 
supposed  ? 

V.  8. — What  is  the  connection  between  this  verse 
and  the  preceding  one  ? 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  87 

9  So  likewise  ye,  except  ye  utter  by  the  tongue 
words  easy  to  be  understood,  how  shall  it  be  known 
what  is  spoken  ?  for  ye  shall  speak  into  the  air. 

10  There  are,  it  may  be,  so  many  kinds  of 
voices  in  the  world,  and  none  of  them  (is)  without 
signification. 

11  Therefore  if  I  know  not  the  meaning  of 
the  voice,  I  shall  be  unto  him  that  speaketh  a  bar- 
barian, and  he  that  speaketh  (shall  be)  a  barbarian 
unto  me. 

12  Even  so  ye,  forasmuch  as  ye  are  zealous  of 
spiritual  (gifts),  seek  that  ye  may  excel  to  the 
edifying  of  the  church. 

How  does  this  verse  serve  to  explain  what  goes 
before  ? 

V.  9. — How  does  the  apostle  here  apply  the  fore- 
going illustration  ? 

What  does  the  clause  rendered,  icords  easy  to  le  un- 
derstood., properly  mean  ? 

What  is  meant  by  speaking  into  the  air  ? 


LESSON  XXYII.— Chapter  XIY.  Vs.  10-20. 

F.  10. — "What  is  the  meaning  of  this  verse  ? 
How  does  it  serve  to  prove  the  true  nature  of  the 
gift  of  tongues  ? 

F.  11. — What  is  the  force  of  the  word  tlierefore  in 
this  place  ? 

What  does  the  word  larlarian  here  mean  ? 
What  is  the  apostle's  argument  in  this  verse  ? 

F.  12. — What  is  the  force  of  the  words  even  so  ye  ? 
W^liat  is  meant  by  being  jealuns  of  spirits  ? 
What  is  the  exhortation  contained  in  the  last  clause 
of  the  verse  ? 


88  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

13  Wherefore  let  him  that  speaketh  in  an  (un- 
known) tongue  pray  that  he  may  interpret. 

14  For  if  I  pray  in  an  (unknown)  tongue,  my 
spirit  prayeth,  but  my  understanding  is  unfruitful. 

15  What  is  it  then  ?  I  will  pray  with  the 
spirit,  and  I  will  pray  with  the  understanding 
also  :  I  will  sing  with  the  spirit,  and  I  will  sing 
with  the  understanding  also. 

16  Else,  when  thou  shalt  bless  with  the  spirit, 
how  shall  he  that  occupieth  the  room  of  the  un- 
learned say  Amen  at  thy  giving  of  thanks,  seeing 
he  understandeth  not  what  thou  sayest  ? 


V.  13. — What  is  the  inference  here  drawn  ? 
What  are  the  two  interpretations  given  to  this 
verse  ? 

V.  14. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 

What  are  the  different  explanations  given  to  the 
expression,  "  ray  spirit  prays  "  ? 

What  is  meant  by  saying  "my  understanding  is  un- 
fruitful "  ? 

What  is  the  principal  objection  made  to  the  com- 
mon interpretation  of  this  verse,  and  how  is  that 
objection  to  be  answered  ? 

V.  15. — What  is  the  connection  of  this  verse  with 
what  precedes  ? 

What  are  the  different  explanations  of  the  expres- 
sion to  "  pray  with  the  Spirit,"  and  to  "  pray  with  the 
understanding  "  ? 

What  does  the  word  translated  I  will  sing 'pro-perly 
mean? 

Vs.  16,  17.— What  is  here  the  force  of  the  word 
else  ? 

In  what  sense  is  the  word  Ness  here  used  ? 
What  do  the  words  with  or  hy  the  Spirit  mean  ? 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  89 

17  For  tliou  verily  givest  thanks  well,  but  the 
other  is  not  edified. 

18  1  thank  my  God,  I  speak  with  tongues  more 
than  ye  all : 

19  Yet  in  the  church  I  had  rather  speak  five 
words  with  ray  understanding,  that  (by  my  voice) 
I  might  teach  others  also,  than  ten  thousand  words 
in  an  (unknown)  tongue. 

20  Brethren,  be  not  children  in  understanding  : 
howbeit  in  malice  be  ye  children,  but  in  under- 
standing be  men. 

21  In  the  law  it  is  written.  With  (men  of)  other 
tongues  and  other  lips  will  I  speak  unto  this  peo- 

Wbat  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  translated  un- 
learned ? 

What  does  the  expression,  occupying  the  place  of^ 
mean? 

What  is  meant  by  saying  Amen  ? 

How  do  these  verses  bear  on  the  object  which  the 
apostle  wishes  to  establish  ? 

How  do  they  prove  tliat  public  worship  should  be 
conducted  in  a  language  known  to  the  worshippers  ? 

Vs.  18,  19. — How  do  these  verses  go  to  prove  the 
true  nature  of  the  gift  of  tongues  ? 

What  does  it  mean  to  speak  with  the  understanding  ? 

V.  20. — What  are  the  two  characteristics  of  chil- 
dren here  brought  into  view  ? 

In  what  respect  should  we  resemble  children  ? 

j-/  

LESSON  XXYIII.— Chapter  XIV.  Vs.  21-25. 

V.  21.— What  is  the  scriptm-al  meaning  of  the  word 
Uw? 
What  does  it  mean  here  ? 
8* 


90  QUESTIONS    ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

pie ;  and  yet  for  all  that  will  they  not  hear  me, 
saith  the  Lord. 

22  Wherefore  tongues  are  for  a  sign,  not  to  them 
that  believe,  but  to  them  that  believe  not :  but 
prophesying  (serveth)  not  for  them  that  bclieYC 
not,  but  for  thr^m  which  believe. 

23  If  therefore  the  whole  church  be  come  to- 
gether into  one  place,  and  all  speak  with  tongues, 
and  there  come  in  (those  that  are)  unlearned,  or 
unbelievers,  will  they  not  say  that  ye  are  mad  ? 

24  But  if  all  prophesy,  and  there  come  in  one 

"What  is  the  passage  of  the  Old  Testament  here 
quoted  ? 

How  far  does  the  quotation  agree  with  the  original  ? 
"What  is  the  design  of  the  quotation  ? 

F.  22. — "What  modification  of  the  English  version 
is  here  allowable  ? 

AYhat  is  the  inference  indicated  by  the  word 
wherefore  drawn  from  ? 

"What  is  the  inference  ? 

"What  are  the  different  explanations  given  of  this 
verse  ? 

"Which  explanation  is  the  most  satisfactory  ? 

"What  are  the  two  senses  in  which  a  language  may 
be  said  to  be  unknown  f 

In  what  sense  does  the  apostle  here  use  the  expres- 
sion "  to  speak  with  tongues  "  ? 

y.  23. — "What  is  the  connection  as  indicated  by  the 

\er. 


w^ord  therefore  ? 


"What  does  the  word  church  here  mean? 

"What  is  the  case  which  the  apostle  here  supposes  ? 

Who  are  the  unlearned  and  the  wibelieinng  f 

Vs.  24j  25. — "What  is  the  design  of  these  verses? 
What  is  meant  by  prophesying  ? 
What  is  meant  by  convinced  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  91 

that  believeth  not,  or  (one)  unlearned,  he  is  con- 
vinced of  all,  he  is  judged  of  all : 

25  And  thus  are  the  secrets  of  his  heart  made 
manifest ;  and  so  falling  down  on  (his)  face  he 
will  worship  God,  and  report  that  God  is  in  you 
of  a  truth. 

2Q  How  is  it  then,  brethren  ?  when  ye  come 
together,  every  one  of  you  hath  a  psalm,  hath  a 
doctrine,  hath  a  tongue,  hath  a  revelation,  hath  an 


"What  is  meant  by  judged  f 

In  what  sense  are  the  secrets  of  the  heart  said  to  be 
made  manifest  ? 

What  is  the  effect  of  this  conviction  ? 

How  does  this  conviction  lead  its  subjects  to  act  to- 
wards others  ? 


LESSON"  XXIX.— Chapter  XIV.  Vs.  26-40. 

Special  direction  as  to  the  mode  of  conducting  their 
meetings,  vs.  26-40. 

What  is  the  general  end  to  be  aimed  at  ?    V.  26. 

What  were  the  directions  as  to  the  use  of  the  gift 
of  tongues  ?     Vs.  27,  28. 

What  were  the  directions  as  to  the  use  of  the  gift 
of  prophecy  ?    Vs.  29-33. 

What  were  the  directions  as  to  women  speaking  ? 
Vs.  84,  35. 

How  does  the  apostle  enforce  his  directions  ?  Vs. 
36-40. 

V.  26. — What  is  the  force  of  the  words  "  How  is 
it  then  "  ? 

What  is  meant  here  by  a  psalm,  a  doctrine,  a  tongue, 
an  interpretation  ? 

Wliy  may  not  any  person  now,  as  in  the  times  of 


92  QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 

interpretation.     Let  all  things  be  done  unto  edify- 
ing.^ 

27  If  any  man  speak  in  an  (unknown)  tongue, 
(let  it  be)  by  two,  or  at  the  most  (by)  three,  and 
(that)  by  course ;  and  let  one  interpret. 

28  But  if  there  be  no  interpreter,  let  him  keep 
silence  in  the  church ;  and  let  him  speak  to  him- 
self, and  to  God. 

29  Let  the  prophets  speak  two  or  three,  and  let 
the  others  judge. 

30  If  (any  thing)  be  revealed  to  another  that 
sitteth  by,  let  the  first  hold  his  peace. 

31  For  ye  may  all  prophesy  one  by  one,  that  all 
may  learn,  and  all  may  be  comforted. 


the  apostles,  Avhen  he  feels  the  impulse  to  do  it,  rise 
and  exercise  his  gifts  in  public  ? 

What  is  the  general  rule  laid  down  as  to  the  mode 
of  exercising  these  various  gifts  ? 

V.  27. — What  are  the  special  directions  as  to  the 
use  of  the  gift  of  tongues  ? 

V.  28. — In  what  sense  is  the  word  cliurch  here 
used? 

What  is  meant  by  speaking  to  God  and  to  himself? 

What  does  this  verse  teach  as  to  the  nature  of  the 
gift  of  tongues  ? 

Vs.  29,  30.— Who  were  prophets? 

What  rules  are  prescribed  to  tliem  ? 

In  what  sense  were  those  prophets  who  did  not 
speak,  to  judge  ? 

What  does  the  phrase,  let  the  first  hold  his  peace, 
here  mean  ? 

V.  31. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 
What  is  the  reason  here  assigned  for  what  is  en- 
joined in  the  preceding  verse  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  93 

32  And  the  spirits  of  the  prophets  are  subject 
to  the  prophets. 

88  For  God  is  not  (the  author)  of  confusion, 
but  of  peace,  as  in  all  churches  of  the  saints. 

34  Let  your  women  keep  silence  in  the  church- 
es :  for  it  is  not  permitted  unto  them  to  speak ; 
but  (they  are  commanded)  to  be  under  obedience, 
as  also  saith  the  law. 

35  And  if  they  will  learn  any  thing,  let  them 
ask  their  husbands  at  home  :  for  it  is  a  shame  for 
women  to  speak  in  the  church. 

36  What !  came  the  word  of  God  out  from 
you  ?  or  came  it  unto  you  only  ? 

V.  32. — In  what  relation  does  this  verse  stand  to 
verse  31  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  spirits  of  the  prophets  ? 

In  what  sense  are  the  spirits  of  the  prophets  sub- 
ject to  the  prophets? 

V.  33.— What  is  the  force  oi  for  in  this  place  ? 
What  is  the  reason  assigned  in  this  verse  for  what 
is  said  in  verse  32  ? 

V.  34. — With  which  verse  should  the  clause,  as  in 
all  the  churches  of  the  saints^  be  connected  ? 

What  are  the  reasons  for  preferring  connecting 
them  with  this  verse  ? 

What  are  women  here  forbidden  to  do  ? 

What  are  the  grounds  of  this  prohibition  ? 

V.  35. — What  is  enjoined  in  this  verse  ? 
What  is  the  reason  for  the  injunction  ? 

F.  36. — What  is  the  meaning  of  this  verse  ? 
In  what  sense  is  the  expression,  "Word  of  God," 
here  used  ? 

V.  37. — What  does  the  word  spiritual  here  mean  ? 
What  is  the  criterion  here  laid  down  by  which  to 


94  QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 

37  If  any  man  think  himself  to  be  a  prophet 
or  spiritual,  let  him  acknowledge  that  the  things 
that  I  write  unto  you  are  the  commandments  of 
the  Lord. 

38  But  if  any  man  be  ignorant,  let  him  be  igno- 
rant. 

39  Wherefore,  brethren,  covet  to  prophesy,  and 
forbid  not  to  speak  with  tongues. 

40  Let  all  things  be  done  decently  and  in  order. 

determine  whether  any  man  was  an  organ  of  the 
Spirit  ? 

In  w^hat  other  passages  of  Scripture  is  the  same  test 
prescribed  ? 

What  inference  do  Eomanists  draw  from  such  pas- 


What  inference  do  Protestants  draw  from  them  ? 

To  what  do  the  words,  the  things  ichich  I  lorite^ 
here  refer  ? 

To  whom  does  the  -word  "  Lord  "  here  refer  ? 

"What  does  this  prove  concerning  the  power  of 
Christ  ? 

V.  38. — "What  is  taught  in  this  verse  ? 

V.  .39. — "What  is  enjoined  here  in  relation  to  the 
two  gifts  treated  of  in  this  chapter  ? 

V.  40. — What  does  the  word  rendered  decently 
mean  ? 

What  do  the  words  in  order  mean  ? 


LESSON"  XXX.— Chapter  XY.  Vs.  1-19. 

What  is  the  subject  of  this  chapter  ? 
What  is  the  design  of  vs.  1-11  ? 
What  is  the  design  of  vs.  12-34? 
What  is  the  design  of  vs.  35-58  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  95 


CHAPTER  XV. 

1  Moreover,  brethren,  I  declare  unto  you  the 
gospel  which  I  preached  unto  you,  which  also  ye 
have  received,  and  wherein  ye  stand  ; 

2  By  which  also  ye  are  saved,  if  ye  keep  in 
memory  what  I  preached  unto  you,  unless  ye  have 
believed  in  vain. 

3  For  I  delivered  unto  you  first  of  all  that 

What  class  of  persons  in  Corinth  denied  the  doc- 
trine of  the  resurrection  ? 

On  what  ground  did  that  denial  rest  ? 

What  is  the  design  of  vs.  1-3  ? 

By  what  arguments  does  the  apostle  prove  the  res- 
urrection of  Christ  ? 

What  inference  does  Paul  teach  must  follow  if  the 
resurrection  of  Christ  be  denied  ? 

How  does  the  resurrection  of  Christ  secure  that 
of  his  people  ? 

When  are  the  people  of  Christ  to  rise  ? 

What  event  is  to  follow  the  resurrection  of  the  be- 
lievers ? 

What  other  arguments  in  support  of  the  doctrine  of 
the  resurrection  of  the  dead  are  urged  in  vs.  29-54  ? 

Vs.  1,  2. — What  is  the  force  of  the  particle  here 
rendered  moreover  f 

What  does  the  word  rendered  /  declare  mean  ? 

What  does  Paul  here  say  concerning  the  gospel  ? 

In  what  sense  are  believers  now  saved  ? 

On  what  condition  is  their  final  salvation  sus- 
pended ? 

What  do  the  words  expressed  in  our  version  by  the 
word  loliat  mean,  and  with  wiiat  are  they  to  be  con- 
nected ? 

What  does  the  word  rendered  in  vain  mean  ? 

F.  3.— What  is  the  force  oi  for  ? 


96  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

wliich  I  also  received,  how  that  Christ  died  for 
our  sins  according  to  the  Scriptures  : 

4  And   that  he  was  buried,  and  that  he  rose 
again  the  third  day  according  to  the  Scriptures  : 

5  And  that  he  was  seen  of  Cephas,  then  of  the 
twelve  : 

6  After  that,  he  was  seen  of  above  five  hun- 
dred brethren  at  once  ;  of  whom  the  greater  part 


What  do  the  v,^ords  Jirst  of  all  mean  ? 

"Whence  did  Paul  receive  what  he  preached  ? 

What  Avas  the  burden  of  his  preaching  ? 

What  is  meant  by  saying  that  Christ  died  fo?'  our 
sins? 

How  and  where  does  the  Old  Testament  teach  that 
the  Messiah  was  to  die  as  a  sacrifice  for  sin  ? 

Y.  4. — What  two  things  are  asserted  in  this  verse  ? 
What  passages  in  the  Old  Testament  pi'edicted  the 
resurrection  of  the  Messiah  ? 

V.  5. — By  what  kind  of  evidence  does  the  apostle 
prove  the  fact  that  Christ  rose  from  the  dead  ? 

On  what  ground  does  confidence  in  human  testi- 
mony rest  ? 

What  are  the  conditions  which  are  necessary  to  ren- 
der that  testimony  irresistible  in  producing  con- 
viction ? 

By  what  collateral  sources  of  evidence  is  the  resur- 
rection of  Christ  confirmed  ? 

To  what  manifestation  of  himself  on  the  part  of 
Christ  to  Cephas  does  the  apostle  here  refer  ? 

To  what  event  does  the  last  clause  of  the  verse 
refer  ? 

Why  are  the  apostles  called  "the  twelve,"  when 
they  numbered  only  eleven  ? 

V.  6. — When  did  Christ  appear  to  the  five  hundred 
brethren  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  97 

remain   unto   this   present,    but    some    are  fallen 


7  After  that,  he  was  seen  of  James ;  then  of 
all  the  apostles. 

8  And  last  of  all  he  \7as  seen  of  me  also,  as  of 
one  born  out  of  due  time. 

9  For  I  am  the  least  of  the  apostles,  that  am 
not  meet  to  be  called  an  apostle,  because  I  perse- 
cuted the  Church  of  God. 

10  But  by  the  grace  of  God  I  am  what  I  am  : 
and  his  grace  which  (was  bestowed)  upon  me  was 
not  in  vain  ;  but  I  laboured  more  abundantly  than 
they  all :  yet  not  I,  but  the  grace  of  God  which 
was  with  me. 


What  gives  special  force  to  their  testimony  ? 
"Why  is  the  death  of  the  believer  called  a  sleep  ? 

V.  7. — Who  was  the  James  here  meant  ? 
To  what  event  does  the  last  clause  refer  ? 

V.  8, — "What  do  the  words  last  of  all  here  mean? 
"Why  does  the  apostle  speak  of  himself  as  one  born 
out  of  due  time  ? 

V.  9. — In  what  sense  does  Paul  call  himself  the 
least  of  the  apostles  ? 

"Why  did  he  so  regard  himself  ? 

V.  10. — ^What  does  the  grace  of  God  here  mean  ? 

"What  does  Paul  mean  by  saying  "that  by  grace  I 
am  what  I  am  "  ? 

In  what  sense  did  Paul  labour  more  than  all  the 
apostles  ? 

What  does  he  mean  by  saying  "  not  I,  but  the  grace 
of  God"? 

V.  11. — What  are  the  connection  and  design  of  this 

verse  ? 

9 


98  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

11  Therefore  whether  (it  were)  T  or  they,  so  we 
preach,  and  so  ye  believed. 

12  Now  if  Christ  be  preached  that  he  rose  from 
the  dead,  how  say  some  among  you  that  there  is 
no  resurrection  of  the  dead  ? 

13  But  if  there  be  no  resurrection  of  the  dead, 
then  is  Christ  not  risen  : 

14  And  if  Christ  be  not  risen,  then  (is)  our 
preaching  vain,  and  your  faith  (is)  also  vain. 

15  Yea,  and  we  are  found  false  witnesses  of 
Grod ;  because  we  have  testified  of  God  that  he 
raised  up  Christ :  whom  he  raised  not  up,  if  so  be 
that  the  dead  rise  not. 

16  For  if  the  dead  rise  not,  then  is  not  Christ 
raised  : 


Vs.  12,  13. — What  is  the  argument  in  this  verse? 
How  does  the  fact  that  Christ  rose  trom  tlie  dead 
prove  that  the  dead  are  to  rise  ? 

V.  14. — What  is  the  first  consequence  which  the 
apostle  shows  mUvSt  follow  if  Christ  be  not  risen  ? 

Why  is  the  fact  of  Christ's  resurrection  essential  to 
the  validity  of  the  gospel  ? 

In  what  sense  are  preaching  and  faith  vain  if  Christ 
be  not  risen  ? 

V.  15. — ^What  is  the  second  consequence  which 
flows  from  a  denial  of  the  resurrection  of  Christ  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  phrase  "  false  witnesses 
of  God  "  ? 

Why  does  the  denial  of  the  fact  that  Christ  rose 
involve  a  denial  that  the  dead  are  to  rise  ? 

V.  16. — What  is  the  purport  of  this  verse  ? 

F.  17. — What  is  the  third  consequence  of  the  error 
in  question  ? 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  99 

17  And  if  Christ  be  not  raised,  your  faith  (is) 
vain  ;  ye  are  yet  in  your  sins. 

18  Then  they  also  which  are  fallen  asleep  in 
Christ  are  perished. 

19  If  in  this  life  only  we  have  hope  in  Christ, 
we  are  of  all  men  most  miserable. 

20  But  now  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  (and) 
become  the  first-fruits  of  them  that  slept. 

21  For  since  by  man  (came)  death,  by  man 
(came)  also  the  resurrection  of  the  dead. 

In  what  sense  is  the  word  here  translated  tain  to 
be  nnderRtood  ? 

"What  does  the  phrase,  "  to  be  in  your  sins,"  mean  ? 
"Why  are  we  yet  in  our  sins,  if  Christ  be  not  risen  ? 

V.  18. — What  is  the  fourth  consequence  of  the  de- 
nial of  the  resurrection  of  Christ  ? 

What  is  meant  by  "  falling  asleep  in  Christ  "  ? 

In  wh.at  seiLse  are  men  said  in  the  Scriptures  to 
perish  5 

V.  19. — What  further  evil  flows  from  rejecting  the 
doctrine  of  the  resurrection  ? 

What  are  the  diflerent  methods  of  explaining  the 
connection  and  force  of  the  word  only  in  this  verse  ? 

What  does  this  verse  teach  ? 


LESSO]!T  XXXI.— Chaptee  XY.  Ys.  20-34. 

V.  20. — What  is  the  force  of  the  words  lut  now  ? 
In  what  sense  is  Christ  said  to  be  the  first-fruits  of 
them  that  slept  ? 

'  y.  21.  AVhat  is  the  connection  between  this  verse 
and  verse  20  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  the  preposition  rendered  hy  f 
What  is  the  truth  taught  in  this  verse  ? 


100  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

22  For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ 
shall  all  be  made  alive. 

23  But  every  man  in  his  own  order  :  Christ 
the  firstfruits;  afterward  they  that  are  Christ's 
at  his  coming. 

24  Then  (eometh)  the  end,  when  he  shall  have 
delivered  up  the  kingdom  to  God,  even  the  Father ; 
when  he  shall  have  put  down  all  rule,  and  all  au- 
thority and  power. 


V.  22. — "Why  was  Adam  the  cause  of  death,  and 
why  is  Christ  the  cause  of  life  ? 

What  is  the  nature  of  our  union  with  Adam  and 
with  Christ? 

"What  extent  must  be  given  to  the  word  all  in  the 
latter  clause  of  this  verse  ? 

By  what  arguments  may  it  be  proved  that  it  must 
be  restricted  to  the  all  who  are  in  Christ  ? 

"What  does  the  word  here  rendered  shall  le  made 
alive  mean  ? 

V.  23. — What  does  the  word  rendered  order  mean  ? 
What  is  taught  as  to  the  order  of  the  resurrection 
in  this  verse  ? 

When  are  believers  to  rise  ? 

V.  24. — What  is  the  end  here  spoken  of  ? 

What  are  the  reasons  for  assuming  that  it  means 
the  end  of  the  world  ? 

What  are  the  'objections  to  the  assumption  that  it 
means  the  end  of  the  resurrection  ? 

What  passages  of  the  New  Testament  seem  to  con- 
tradict the  doctrine  that  the  resurrection  of  the 
righteous  is  to  precede  by  a  long  period  that  of  the 
resurrection  of  the  wicked  ? 

When  is  the  end  of  the  world  to  take  place  ? 

What  kingdom  is  Christ  to  deliver  up  to  the 
Father  ? 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  101 

25  For  he  must  reign,  till  he  hath  put  all  ene- 
mies under  his  feet. 

26  The  last  enemy  (that)  shall  be  destroyed  (is) 
death. 

27  For  he  hath  put  all  things  under  his  feet. 
But  when  he  saith,  All  things  are  put  under  (him, 
it  is)  manifest  that  he  is  excepted,  which  did  put 
all  things  under  him. 

28  And  when  all  things  shall  be  subdued  unto 
him,  then  shall  the  Son  also  himself  be  subject 


Why  is  the  first  person  of  the  Trinity  cilled  the 
Father  ? 

"What  are  the  different  interpretations  given  to  the 
last  clause  in  this  verse  ? 

V.  25. — What  is  the  connection  between  this  verse 
and  the  preceding  ? 

"Who  is  to  put  down  the  enemies  of  Christ  ? 

How  can  those  passages  in  which  the  Father  is 
to  subdue  Christ's  enemies,  be  reconciled  with  those 
in  which  Christ  is  said  to  do  it  himself? 

What  is  here  meant  by  subduing  ? 

V.  26. — In  what  sense  is  death  the  last  enemy  ? 
In  what  sense  is  death  to  be  destroyed  ? 

V.  27. — What  is  the  connection  of  this  verse  with 
verse  26  ? 

What  passage  of  Scripture  is  here  quoted  ? 

On  what  principle  is  Psalm  8  applied  to  Christ  ? 

What  extent  of  application  is  to  be  given  to  the 
words,  all  things,  in  this  passage  ? 

F.  28. — What  is  to  occur  when  the  work  of  re- 
demption is  accomplished  ? 

How  is  this  verse  parallel  with  verse  24  ? 

What  is  here  meant  by  the  word  Son  ?  the  second 
person  of  the  Trinity  ?  or  that  person  as  incarnate  ? 
9* 


102  QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 

unto  him  that  put  all  things  under  him,  that  God 
may  be  all  in  all. 

29  Else  what  shall  they  do  which  are  baptized  for 
the  dead,  if  the  dead  rise  not  at  all  ?  why  are  they 
then  baptized  for  the  dead  ? 

30  And  why  stand  we  in  jeopardy  every  hour  ? 

31  I  protest  by  your  rejoicing  which  I  have  in 
Christ  Jesus  our  Lord,  I  die  daily. 


What  is  the  nature  of  the  subjection  here  spoken 
of? 

How  is  this  passage  coneistent  with  the  divinity  of 
our  Lord  ? 

How  can  it  be  reconciled  with  the  doctrine  of  the 
eternal  sonsliip  of  the  second  person  of  the  Trinity ; 
f,hat  is,  with  the  doctrine  that  that  person  as  such  is 
the  Son  of  God  ? 

In  what  sense  is  God,  in  distinction  from  Christ,  to 
be  all  in  all  ? 

How  may  it  be  proved  that  this  passage  does  not 
teach  the  final  salvation  of  all  intelligent  creatures  ? 

V.  29. — In  what  connection  does  this  verse  stand 
to  what  precedes  ? 

What  is  tlie  force  of  the  word  translated  else  ? 

What  is  the  argument  for  the  doctrine  of  the  resur- 
rection here  urged  ? 

What  are  the  different  explanations  of  the  baptism 
for  the  dead  here  mentioned  ? 

F.  30. — What  is  the  argument  presented  in  this 
verse  ? 

On  what  ground  does  the  apostle  assume  that,  if  the 
dead  do  not  rise,  there  is  nothing  worth  living  for  ? 

F.  31. — What  does  the  v^oriii protest  mean? 

In  what  sense  did  Paul  die  daily  ? 

What  do  the  words  rendered  your  rejoicing  mean  ? 

In  what  sense  did  Paul  thus  rejoice  in  Christ  f 


QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  103 

32  If  after  the  manner  of  men  I  have  fought 
with  beasts  at  Ephesus,  what  advantageth  it  me, 
if  the  dead  rise  not  ?  let  us  eat  and  drink  ;  for  to- 
morrow we  die. 

33  Be  not  deceived  :  evil  communications  cor- 
rupt good  manners. 

34  Awake  to  righteousness,  and  sin  not ;  for 
some  have  not  the  knowledge  of  God  :  I  speak 
(this)  to  your  shame. 

35  But  some  (man)  will  say,  How  are  the  dead 
raised  up  ?  and  with  what  body  do  they  come  ? 


V.  32. — "What  does  the  phrase  afte7'  the  manner  of 
men  mean  ? 

In  what  sense  did  Paul  fight  with  beasts  at  Ephe- 
sus? 

V.  83. — In  what  connection  does  the  warning  here 
given  stand  to  what  precedes  ? 

What  does  the  w^ord  rendered  communications 
mean? 

What  is  the  moral  lesson  here  taught? 

Whence  is  the  passage  here  quoted  derived  ? 

V.  84. — What  does  the  word  rendered  awaTce  mean  ? 
What  is  meant  by  awaking  to  righteousness  ? 
W^hat  is  the  force  of  the  clause,  and  sin  not  ? 
Why  was    there,  in  the  case   of  the  Corinthians, 
special  need  for  the  foregoing  exhortation  ? 


LESSON  XXXII.— Chapter  XV.  Vs.  35-49. 

What  is  the  design  of  the  remainder  of  this  chapter? 

AVliat  appears  to  have  been  the  great  objection  to 
the  doctrine  of  the  resurrection  in  the  minds  of  the 
Corinthians  ? 

How  does  the  apostle  meet  that  objection  ? 


104  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

36  (Thou)  fool,  that  which  thou  sowest  is  not 
quickened,  except  it  die  : 

37  And  that  which  thou  sowest,  thou  sowest 
not  that  body  that  shall  be,  but  bare  grain,  it  may 
chance  of  wheat,  or  of  some  other  (grain)  : 

38  But  God  giveth  it  a  body  as  it  hath  pleased 
him,  and  to  every  seed  his  own  body. 

39  All  flesh  (is)  not  the  same  flesh  :  but  (there 
is)  one  (kind  of)  flesh  of  men,  another  flesh  of 
beasts,  another  of  fishes,  (and)  another  of  birds. 

40  (There  are)  also  celestial  bodies,  and  bodies 
terrestrial :  but  the  glory  of  the  celestial  (is)  one, 
and  the  (glory)  of  the  terrestrial  (is)  another. 


V.  35, — Does  this  verse  present  two  distinct  ques- 
tions, or  the  same  question  in  two  forms  ? 

What  are  the  questions  which  the  apostle  answers  ? 

V.  36. — In  what  sense  is  the  expression,  "  Thou 
fool,"  to  be  taken  ? 

What  is  the  point  of  the  illustration  here  used  ? 

In  what  sense  does  the  seed  die  ? 

How  is  its  dying  the  necessary  condition  of  the 
growth  of  the  plant  ? 

How  does  the  illustration  here  used  imply  the  iden- 
tity between  our  present  and  future  bodies  ? 

Wherein  is  this  identity  to  consist  ? 

V.  87. — How  is  the  first  clause  in  this  verse  to  be 
explained  ? 

What  is  the  point  of  the  illustration  here  employed? 

V.  38. — ^What  is  the  point  intended  to  be  illustrated 
in  this  verse  ? 

V.  39. — How  does  this  verse  illustrate  the  subject 
in  hand  ? 

V.  40. — What  is  the  force  of  this  verse  ? 


QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  105 

41  (There  is)  one  glory  of  the  sun,  and  another 
glory  of  the  moon,  and  another  glory  of  the  stars  ; 
for  (one)  star  differeth  from  (another)  star  in 
glory. 

42  So  also  (is)  the  resurrection  of  the  dead. 
It  is  sown  in  corruption,  it  is  raised  in  incorrup- 
tion  : 

43  It  is  sown  in  dishonour,  it  is  raised  in  glory : 
it  is  sown  in  weakness,  it  is  raised  in  power  : 

44  It  is  sown  a  natural  body,  it  is  raised  a 
spiritual  body.  There  is  a  natural  body,  and 
there  is  a  spiritual  body. 

45  And  so  it  is  written,  The  first  man  Adam 


"What  are  the  diiferent  explanations  given  to  the 
words,  hodies  celestial^  as  here  used  ? 

V.  41. — How  does  this  verse  illustrate  the  subject 
of  which  the  apostle  is  speaking  ? 

V.  42. — How  does  the  apostle  here  apply  what  he 
had  said  to  the  resurrection  ? 

What  is  the  false  interpretation  often  given  to  this 
passage  ? 

What  is  the  point  of  difference  between  the  present 
and  future  body  presented  in  the  last  clause  of  this 
verse  ? 

Vs.  43,  44. — What  are  the  several  points  of  differ- 
ence between  our  present  and  our  future  bodies  pre- 
sented in  these  verses  ? 

What  is  meant  by  a  natural  body  ? 

What  is  meant  by  a  spiritual  body  ? 

What  are  the  different  explanations  given  of  the 
word  spiritual  as  here  used  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  the  last  clause  of  the  verse  ? 

V.  45. — What  is  this  verse  designed  to  prove  ? 


106  QUESTIONS    ON    I.    CORINTHIANS. 

was  made  a  living  soul ;  the  last  Adam  (was  made) 
a  quickening  spirit. 

46  Howbeit  that  (was)  not  first  which  is  spirit- 
ual, but  that  which  is  natural ;  and  afterward  that 
which  is  spiritual. 

47  The  first  man  (is)  of  the  earth,  earthy  :  the 
second  man  (is)  the  Lord  from  heaven. 

48  As  (is)  the  earthy,  such  (are)  they  also  that 
are  earthy  :  and  as  (is)  the  heavenly,  such  (are) 
they  also  that  are  heavenly. 

49  And  as  we  have  borne  the  image  of  the 
earthy,  we  shall  also  bear  the  image  of  the 
heavenly. 

"What  is  meant  by  saying  that  the  first  Adam  was 
made  a  living  soul  ? 

How  is  this  passage  to  be  reconciled  with  the  doc- 
trine that  Adam  was  created  immortal,  and  that 
death  is  the  consequence  of  sin  ? 

Why  is  Christ  called  the  last  Adam  ? 

"What  is  meant  by  saying  that  Christ  was  made  a 
quickening  spirit  ? 

When  was  he  so  made  ? 

V.  46. — What  is  the  meaning  of  this  verse  ? 

F.  47. — What  application  is  here  made  of  what  is 
taught  in  v.  40  ? 

In  what  sense  was  Adam  of  the  earth,  and  Christ 
of  heaven  ? 

What  false  doctrine  did  the  early  heretics  draw 
from  this  verse  ? 

V.  48. — What  is  taught  in  this  verse  ? 

V.  49. — Does  this  verse  contain  an  exhortation  or 
declare  a  truth  ? 

What  is  the  objection  to  the  doctrine  of  the  resur- 
rection which  this  verse  is  designed  to  obviate  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON    I.    CORINTHIANS.  107 

50  Now  this  I  say,  brethren,  that  flesh  and 
blood  cannot  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God  ;  neither 
doth  corruption  inherit  incorruption. 

51  Behold,  I.  shew  you  a  mystery ;  We  shall 
not  all  sleep,  but  we  shall  all  be  changed, 

5:2  In  a  moment,  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye,  at 
the  last  trump  :  for  the  trumpet  shall  sound,  and 
the  dead  shall  be  raised  incorruptible,  and  we  shall 
be  changed. 

LESSON  XXXIIL— Chaptee  XV.  Ys.  50-58. 

V.  50. — What  are  the  different  interpretations  given 
to  the  words,  "  This  I  say,"  in  this  connection  ? 

What  do  the  ^vovds  Jlesh  and  Mood  here  mean  ? 

What  do  they  mean  in  other  parts  of  Scriptures,  aa 
in  Gal.  1.  10,  and  in  Heb.  2.  14? 

What  is  here  meant  by  the  kingdom  of  God  ? 

What  does  that  phrase  elsewhere  mean  ? 

What  is  the  design  of  the  last  clause  of  the  verse  ? 

What  is  the  truth  taught  in  this  verse  ? 

V.  51.— What  is  the  scriptural  sense  of  the  word 
mystery  ? 

What  is  the  mystery  or  revealed  truth  which  Paul 
here  declares  ? 

What  is  the  peculiar  difnculty  in  th"^  verse  ? 

Wliat  are  the  different  methods  suggested  to  obviate 
that  diflBculty? 

How  may"  it  be  shown  that  this  verse  does  not 
imply  tluit  the  apostles  expected  to  survive  the  second 
advent  of  Christ? 

How  far  did  inspiration  render  the  sacred  writers 
infallible  ? 

F.  52.— What  is  here  taught  of  the  change  of 
which  the  apostle  speaks  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  last  trumpet  ? 
What  is  meant  by  the  trumpet  sounding  ? 


108  QUESTIONS    ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

53  For  this  corruptible  must  put  ou  incorrup- 
tion,  and  this  mortal  (must)  put  on  immortality. 

5i  So  when  this  corruptible  shall  have  put  on 
incorruption,  and  this  mortal  shall  have  put  on 
immortality,  then  shall  be  brought  to  pass  the 
saying  that  is  written,  Death  is  swallowed  up  in 
victory. 

55  0  death,  where  (is)  thy  sting  ?  0  grave, 
where  (is)  thy  victory  ? 

56  The  sting  of  death  (is)  sin  ;  and  the  strength 
of  sin  (is)  the  law. 

57  But  thanks  (be)  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the 
victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

When,  according  to  this  verse,  is  the  resurrection  to 
occur  ? 

What  change  shall  believers  experience  who  are 
alive  Avhen  Christ  comes  ? 

V.  53. — What  is  the  design  of  this  verse  ? 
What  is  the  reason  why  believers  must  experience 
the  change  in  question  ? 

V.  54. — What  is  to  follow  the  resurrection  ? 
In  what  sense  is  death  to  be  swallowed  up  ? 
What  is  the  meaning  of  the  words  here  translated 
in  mctory  ? 

V.  55. — Under  what  figure  is  death  here  repre- 
sented ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  translated  grave  ? 

To  what  passage  of  the  Old  Testament  does  the 
apostle  here  refer  ? 

V.  56. — In  what  sense  is  sin  the  sting  of  death  ? 
Why  does  sin  give  death  its  power  to  injure  ? 
In  what  sense  is  the  law  the  strength  of  sin  ? 
What  reasons  does  the  apostle  elsewhere  give  why 
the  law  is  the  strength  of  sin  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  109 

58  Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye  stead- 
fast, uumoveable,  always  abounding  in  the  work 
of  the  Lord,  forasmuch  as  ye  know  that  your  la- 
bour is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord. 


CHAPTER  XYL 

1  Now  concerning  the  collection  for  the  saints, 
as  I  have  given  order  to  the  churches  of  Galatia, 
even  so  do  ye. 


V,  57. — ^What  is  the  victory  here  spoken  of  ? 
How  does  Christ  give  us  the  victory  ? 
In  what  sense  did  Christ  satisfy  the  law  ? 
How  does  he  deliver  us  from  the  power  of  death 
and  the  grave  ? 

V.  68. — "What  is  the  connection  between  this  verse 
and  what  precedes  ? 

What  is  the  practical  inference  which  Paul  draws 
from  the  doctrine  of  the  resurrection  ? 

"What  is  meant  by  the  work  of  the  Lord  ? 


LESSON  XXXIV.— Chaptee  XVI.  Vs.  1-9. 

"What  is  the  subject  of  the  first  paragraph  of  this 
chapter,  vs.  1-9  ? 

"What  are  the  contents  of  the  other  paragraphs,  vs. 
10-14,  vs.  15-20,  vs.  21-24? 

For  whom  was  the  collection  here  spoken  of  to  be 
made? 

What  special  reason  may  be  assigned  why  the  saints 
in  Jerusalem  were  more  in  need  than  other  be- 
lievers ? 

V.  1. — ^In  what  other  passages  of  his  epistles  does 
10 


110  QUESTIONS    ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

2  Upon  the  first  (day)  of  the  week  let  every 
one  of  you  lay  by  him  in  store,  as  (God)  hath 
prospered  him,  that  there  be  no  gatherings  when  I 
come. 

3  And  when  I  come,  whomsoever  ye  shall  ap- 
prove by  (your)  letters,  them  will  I  send  to  bring 
your  liberality  unto  Jerusalem. 

4  And  if  it  be  meet  that  I  go  also,  they  shall 
go  with  me. 

the  apostle  exhort  his  readers  to  make  collections  for 
the  poor  in  Jerusalem  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  the  words,  "  as  I  have  given 
order  "  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  the  words  "  So  do  ye"  ? 

F.  2. — What  are  the  three  rules  which  the  apostle 
lays  down  in  reference  to  these  collections  ? 

What  is  the  literal  meaning  of  the  words  rendered 
first  day  of  the  week  f 

What  are  the  meaning  and  usage  of  the  Hebrew 
word  Sabbath  ? 

On  what  grounds  do  Christians  observe  the  first 
day  of  the  week  as  the  Sabbath  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  the  words  let  emry  one  of  you  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  words  lay  hy  him  ? 

What  are  the  reasons  in  favour  of  the  opinion  that 
the  money  was  to  be  handed  in  every  Sabbath  ? 

V.  3. — ^Wliat  was  to  be  done  with  the  money  thus 
collected,  i.  e.  who  was  to  receive  it  ? 

With  what  are  the  words  with  letters  to  be  con- 
nected ? 

Why  did  Paul  himself  decline  to  receive  the 
money? 

F.  4. — What  do  the  words  rendered,  if  it  "be  meet, 
mean? 
What  was  the  plan  of  Paul's  journey,  Acts  19-21  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  Ill 

5  Now  I  will  come  unto  you,  when  I  shall  pass 
through  Macedonia  :  for  I  do  pass  through  Mace- 
donia. 

6  And  it  may  be  that  I  will  abide,  yea,  and 
winter  with  you,  that  ye  may  bring  me  on  my 
journey  whithersoever  I  go. 

7  For  I  will  not  see  you  now  by  the  way  ;  but 
I  trust  to  tarry  a  while  with  you,  if  the  Lord 
permit. 

8  But  I  will  tarry  at  Ephesus  until  Pentecost. 


On  what  did  his  going  to  Jerusalem  with  the  Co- 
rinthian messengers  depend  ? 

V.  5. — What  w^as  the  apostle's  original  plan  about 
visiting  Corinth,  as  stated  in  2  Cor.  1.  15,  16  ? 

What  is  the  plan  which  he  here  announces  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  the  present  tense,  /  do  pass,  in 
this  instance  ? 

To  what  error  has  a  misunderstanding  of  the  force 
of  these  words  led  ? 

V.  6. — Where  was  Paul  when  he  wrote  his  second 
epistle  to  the  Corinthians  ? 

How  long  did  he  remain  in  Corinth  when  on  this 
journey  he  reached  that  city  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  words  rendered  hHng 
me  on  my  journey  ? 

Why  did  Paul  wish  to  receive  this  favour  at  the 
hands  of  the  Corinthians  ? 

V.  7. — What  is  the  connection  of  the  word  now  in 
this  verse  ? 

What  led  Paul  to  change  his  plan,  and  to  write  to 
the  Corinthians  instead  of  immediately  visiting  them  ? 

Who  is  meant  by  the  word  Lord  in  the  latter  clause 
of  the  verse  ? 

What  does  this  prove  as  to  the  divinity  of  Christ  ? 


112  QUESTIONS   ON  I.    CORINTHIANS. 

9  For  a  great  door  and  effectual  is  opened  unto 
me,  and  (there  are)  many  adversaries. 

10  Now  if  Timotheus  come,  see  that  he  may 
be  with  you  without  fear :  for  he  worketh  the 
work  of  the  Lord,  as  I  also  (do.) 

11  Let  no  man  therefore  despise  him  :  but  con- 
duct him  forth  in  peace,  that  he  may  come  unto 
me  :  for  I  look  for  him  with  the  brethren. 

12  As  touching  (our)  brother  Apollos,  I  greatly 
desired  him  to  come  unto  you  with  the  brethren  : 
but  his  will  was  not  at  all  to  come  at  this  time  ; 


Vs.  8,  9. — "What  were  the  reasons  which  induced 
the  apostle  to  remain  for  a  while  longer  at  Ephesus  ? 
How  long  did  he  remain  there  ? 
"What  is  meant  by  an  effectual  door  f 
Who  were  Paul's  principal  opponents  in  Ephesus  ? 
What  class  of  persons  opposed  him  in  Corinth  ? 


LESSON  XXXY.— Chapter  XVI.  Vs.  10-24. 

Y.  10.— What  is  related  in  Acts  19.  22  of  the  mis- 
sion of  Timothy  ? 

Whom,  at  a  later  period,  did  Paul  send  to  Co- 
rinth? 

How  did  Paul  wish  the  Corinthians  to  receive 
Timothy  ? 

By  what  consideration  did  he  enforce  his  exhor- 
tation ? 

V.  11. — Why  did  the  apostle  apprehend  that  the 
Corinthians  might  despise  Timothy  ? 

What  do  the  words  conduct  Mm  forth  here  mean  ? 

Who  were  the  brethren  mentioned  in  the  latter 
part  of  this  verse  ? 

F.  12.— What  did  Paul  wish  Apollos  to  do  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  113 

but  he  will  come  when  he  shall  have  convenient 
time. 

13  Watch  ye,  stand  fast  in  the  faith,  quit  you 
like  men,  be  strong. 

14  Let  all  your  things  be  done  with  charity. 

15  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  (ye  know  the  house 
of  Stephanas,  that  it  is  the  first-fruits  of  Achaia, 
and  (that)  they  have  addicted  themselves  to  the 
ministry  of  the  saints.) 

16  That  ye  submit  yourselves  unto  such,  and 
to  every  one  that  helpeth  with  (us),  and  laboureth. 

17  I  am  glad  of  the  coming  of  Stephanas  and 
Fortunatus  and  Achaicus :  for  that  which  was 
lacking  on  your  part  they  have  supplied. 


Vs.  18,  14. — What  is  included  in  the  exhortation 
to  watch  ? 

What  is  included  in  the  exhortation  to  stand  fast  ? 

What  is  included  in  the  exhortation  quit  you  lihe 
men? 

What  is  included  in  the  exhortation  l)e  strong  ? 

What  is  the  force  of  the  last  exhortation  contained 
in  these  verses  ? 

Vs.  15,  16. — ^How  is  this  passage  to  be  reconciled 
with  Eom.  16.  5  ?    > 

What  is  meant  by  addicting  themselves  to  the  minis- 
tering of  the  saints  ? 

What  are  the  Corinthians  here  exhorted  to  do  ? 

What  is  the  ground  of  the  exhortation  ? 

V.  17 — Who  were  the  persons  mentioned  in  this 
verse  ? 

Why  was  Paul  glad  to  see  them  ? 

What  is  meant  by  the  expression,  "  what  was  lack- 
ing on  your  part "  ? 


114  QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS. 

18  For  they  have  refreshed  my  spirit  and 
yours  :  therefore  acknowledge  ye  them  that  are 
such. 

19  The  churches  of  Asia  salute  you.  Aquila 
and  Priscilla  salute  you  much  in  the  Lord,  with 
the  church  that  is  in  their  house. 

20  All  the  brethren  greet  you.  Greet  ye  one 
another  with  a  holy  kiss. 

21  The  salutation  of  (me)  Paul  with  mine  own 
hand. 

22  If  any  man  love  not  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
let  him  be  Anathema.     Maranatha. 

23  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  (be) 
^  with  you. 


V.  18. — In  what  geographical  sense  is  the  word 
Asia  here  used  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  salute  ? 

"What  is  the  force  of  the  words  in  the  Lord  ? 

Who  were  Aquila  and  Priscilla  ? 

In  what  sense  is  the  word  church  used  in  this 
verse  ? 

Y.  20. — Who  are  here  meant  by  all  the  brethren  f 
To  what  eastern  custom  does  the  latter  clause  of 
this  verse  refer  ? 

V.  21. — How  was  Paul  accustomed  to  authenticate 
his  epistles  ? 

V.  22, — How  much  of  this  epistle  did  the  apostle 
write  with  his  own  hand  ? 

V.  23. — On  what  grounds  does  our  obligation  to 
love  Christ  rest  ? 

What  does  the  word  anathema  mean  ? 
What  do  the  words  maranatha  mean  ? 


QUESTIONS   ON   I.    CORINTHIANS.  115 

24  My  love  (be)  with  you  all  in  Christ  Jesus. 
Amen. 

H  The  first  (epistle)  to  the  Corinthians  was 
written  from  Philippi  by  Stephanas,  and  For- 
tunatus,  and  Achaicus,  and  Timotheus. 


How  does  this  solemn  denunciation  prove  the  divin- 
ity of  our  blessed  Lord  ? 

V.  24. — What  is  the  concluding  salutation  ? 
"What  is  meant  by  love  in  Christ  Jesus  ? 


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